A wart is a benign formation on human skin. It is usually a few millimeters in size, but there are larger types of warts. Such tumors can appear in various parts of the human body.
As you know, not all warts are safe. There are some types of skin lesions that require immediate removal. This is necessary to avoid further complications.
Classification of warts
In medicine, there are several types of benign formations that can occur on human skin. They differ in appearance, have different developmental peculiarities, as well as location.
There are the following types of warts:
- ordinary (more common)
- plantar (observed in the feet).
- pointed (warts);
- threaded;
- apartment.
Common warts
Such neoplasms have a diameter that usually does not exceed 1 cm. They are rather dense tumors with an irregular surface and clear boundaries. A skin lesion belonging to this species is characterized by the following characteristics:
- 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 often 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. They are on their feet, they have a convex shape, but due to the constant pressure created by the weight of the human body, they can become flat. The formation is surrounded by a keratinized layer of skin.
Plantar growths can be uncomfortable and painful. This type of benign lesion differs from maize in that small droplets of blood protrude when cut instead of spilling liquid. Plantar warts can cause problems with the use of shoes. They are capable of appearing at any age.
Genital warts
Fibroepithelial formation contains a large number of interconnected nodules. Their surface may be white or red, sometimes bleeding and causing pain.
Sharp benign tumors usually appear on the mucous membrane, at the points of its transition to the skin. In the future, they grow up to be big. As a result, tumor-like tumors form.
Threaded ants
Such a formation on the skin gets its name from the shape. The filamentous warts are narrow and long. Their locations are:
- face;
- neck;
- lips.
Externally, the filamentous formations look like a broken thread. They can appear on the body of a person of any age, but are often observed in older people. As they grow, the nematode formations change their appearance:
- At first, acrochords look like small bumps on the skin. For this reason, they can easily be confused with a mole.
- Then the nodule increases in size, acquires an elongated shape. In some cases, the acrochords are round, but still have a slender stem.
- Consistently, the formation is elastic and relatively dense. As a rule, its length is not more than 5 mm, however, there are cases where the wart is longer than 1 cm.
Some people have several formations in the body that grow together. So, in appearance they look like a comb. The acrochords may be brown or remain in the color of the flesh. Sometimes itching.
Flat warts
Such formations are nodules that are flat to the touch. They stand out with a yellow-brown color and are usually found on the eyelids and face. These nodules are common in children, but can also occur in older people. These benign tumors do not tend to turn into malignant tumors. This type of development is extremely rare.
Flat warts rise slightly above the surface of the skin. They are characterized by a smooth surface and clear boundaries. A characteristic feature is the absence of keratinized skin, due to which the softness and radiance are maintained. Such formations are located on the face, lower leg, back of the hand.
Advice!In case of tumors on the body, you should definitely seek the advice of a dermatologist. Only he will be able to find out exactly what their nature is. This will eliminate the growth of malignant tumors on the skin.
Aging warts
There is another type of benign formations that occur in the human body, which can be distinguished into a separate category. Their characteristics are the following:
- Aging warts (seborrheic keratosis) occur exclusively in the elderly and do not require treatment.
- They are usually found on the skin, which is often covered with clothing, and are rarely seen on the hands and face.
- such neoplasms grow from the skin.
The elements of seborrheic keratosis are often multiple. Clinical manifestations depend on development time and location. Early elements are small flat spots of pink or yellow color with clear borders, as well as an ant surface.
They look like oily crusts on the skin, which are easily removed. Then these crusts are compressed, they have streaks with cracks. Over time, they transform into mushroom-shaped, becoming black or dark brown.
The formations have a soft consistency, their boundaries may not be completely clear, even jagged. However, they look like melanoma. In some cases, there is a form of dome with elements of seborrheic keratosis.
Advice!In the presence of senile warts, it is recommended to significantly increase the amount of vitamin C that enters the body. Helps stop the appearance of new stains. However, we must remember that an excess of vitamin C can lead to some changes in the function of the stomach, as well as contribute to the appearance of kidney stones.
The choice of treatment depends on the types of warts being treated. One way or another, this process should not be left to chance. Timely contact with a dermatologist will allow the patient to undergo the process of removing skin formations easily and without complications. In addition, warts can be confused with malignant diseases, the treatment of which certainly does not need to be delayed.