A wart is a benign formation on human skin. As a rule, they are a few millimeters in size, but there are also larger types of warts. Such neoplasms can appear in different parts of the human body.
As you know, not all warts are safe. There are several types of skin lesions that require immediate removal. This is necessary to prevent further complications.
Classification of warts
In medicine, there are several types of benign formations that can appear on human skin. They differ in appearance, have different development specifics and their location.
There are the following types of warts:
- common (most common);
- plantar (observed on the feet);
- pointed (condylomas);
- thread-like (acrochords);
- just.
Common warts
Such neoplasms are usually no more than 1 cm in diameter and are rather dense tumors with an uneven surface and clear borders. A lesion on the skin belonging to this type is characterized by the following features:
- rounded shape;
- Color from yellow to dark gray;
- Common warts are often seen on the elbows, fingers, knees, lips, and other areas of the body that are commonly injured.
Sometimes the formations go away on their own, but in most cases they require long-term treatment.
Plantar warts
Such outgrowths get their name from their placement. Located on the feet, they are convex in shape, but they can flatten out due to the constant pressure created by the weight of the human body. The formation is surrounded by a keratinized layer of skin.
Plantar growths can be uncomfortable and painful. These type of benign lesions differ from corns in that when they are cut, small droplets of blood stick out instead of pouring fluid. Plantar warts can cause problems wearing shoes. They can occur at any age.
Genital warts
The fibroepithelial formation contains a large number of pointed nodules that are connected to each other. Their surface can be white or red, sometimes they bleed and cause pain.
Pointed benign neoplasms usually appear on the mucous membrane where it meets the skin. In the future they will grow and become great. This causes tumor-like growths to form.
Thread warts
Such a formation on the skin takes its name from the shape. Thread warts are narrow and long. The places of their localization are as follows:
- Face;
- Neck;
- Lips.
Outwardly, the thread-like structures resemble a broken thread. They can appear on the body of a person of any age, but they are often seen in the elderly. In the course of their development, thread-like structures change their appearance:
- At first, the acrochords look like small bumps on the skin. Because of this, they can easily be mistaken for a mole.
- Then the knot increases in size and takes on an elongated shape. In some cases, acrochords are round but still have a thin stem.
- The consistency of the formation is elastic and relatively dense. As a rule, its length is no more than 5 mm, but there are cases when the acrochord is more than 1 cm.
Some people have multiple formations on their body that grow together. Thus, they resemble a cockscomb in appearance. The acrochords can be colored brown or remain flesh colored. Sometimes they itch.
Flat warts
Such formations are nodules that are flat to the touch. They are characterized by a yellow-brown color and are usually located on the eyelids and face. These nodules are common in children but can also appear in the elderly. These benign neoplasms do not tend to turn into malignant tumors. This type of growth is extremely rare.
Flat warts rise slightly above the surface of the skin. They are characterized by a smooth surface and clear borders. A special feature is the lack of keratinized skin, which preserves smoothness and shine. Such formations are localized on the face, lower legs, back of the hands.
Advice!If you have neoplasia on the body, you should definitely seek the advice of a dermatologist. Only he will be able to determine exactly what their nature is. This will eliminate the development of malignant tumors on the skin.
Age warts
There is another type of benign formations that arise on the human body that can be divided into a separate category. Their characteristics are as follows:
- Age warts (seborrheic keratosis) occur only in older people and do not require treatment;
- they are usually found on the skin, often covered with clothing, and are rarely seen on the hands and face;
- such neoplasms develop from the epidermis.
The elements of seborrheic keratosis are often diverse. Clinical manifestations depend on the time of development and location. The early elements are small flat pink or yellow spots with clear borders and a warty surface.
They resemble oily crusts on the skin that are easy to remove. These crusts are then compacted and riddled with cracks. Over time, they turn into a mushroom shape and turn black or dark brown.
The formations have a soft consistency, their boundaries may not be entirely clear, even jagged. However, they are similar to melanoma. In some cases there is a dome shape of elements of seborrheic keratosis.
Advice!For age warts, it is recommended to significantly increase the amount of vitamin C that enters the body. It helps prevent new spots from appearing. However, it must be remembered that excess vitamin C can lead to some changes in gastric function and contribute to the appearance of kidney stones.
The choice of treatment depends on what types of warts are being treated. Either way, this process shouldn't be left to chance. Timely contact with a dermatologist allows the patient to undergo the procedure for removing skin formations easily and without complications. In addition, the wart can be confused with malignant diseases, the treatment of which definitely does not need to be delayed.