One of the main roles which are performed by the skin is to act as a barrier from various elements. The skin protects from temperature variations, chemical radiations, microorganism and mechanical impacts of pressure. Here in this topic, we are going to discuss the types of warts along with the symptoms in detail.

A wart is explained as a small growth with a dull texture that appears anywhere on the body. It seems like a cauliflower or a solid blister.

The viruses namely human papillomavirus (HPV) family contributes to the wart.

The wart appearance based on body location as well as the skin thickness. Warts which are appeared on the hand are Palmar. Warts that affect feet are Plantar.

About 1 in 3 children and teenagers are estimated to have warts, but only 3 to 5 proportion of adults. This is probably because over time the immune system becomes better able to stop their growth.

The people who have a weak immune system are more likely to experience warts on their bodies.

Fast facts on warts:-

• Black dots in the wart are blood vessels that result in bleeding.

• Some of warts disappeared in 1 to 5 years without undergoing any medical treatment. However, if the warts are more, large and appeared on the sensitive areas then it must require treatment.

• Some of the medical wart removal treatments include cryotherapy, duct tape, salicylic acid, laser treatment, topical creams, chemical treatments, cantharidin.

• You have to cover your warts with a waterproof Band-Aid while swimming.

Symptoms:-

• Small black pinpoints that are clotted blood vessels.

• Dull touch.

• Fleshy, grainy and small bumps.

• Flesh-colored, white, tan or pink.

When should you approach a doctor?

You should approach the doctor if the wart:

• easily bleeds 

• appears in an area that results in constant bumping and bleeding that affects routine tasks.

• changes body appearance

• comes back after prior removal

• causes pain

Types of warts:-

1. Plantar warts

Warts which are appeared on the soles of the feet, heels, and toes are termed as plantar warts. These warts are very painful and normally grown into the sole of foot because the weight of the person pushes weight onto the foot sole.

They normally possess a small black dot located in the center and surrounded by white hard tissue. It becomes very difficult to clear this kind of warts.

2. Plane warts

These warts are smooth, flat and round in shape and appeared in brownish, yellowish and skin color. These warts are also popularly called as flat warts as they occurred on open areas which are directly exposed to the sun. They appeared in a larger number and most likely get disappear without treatment.

3. Filiform warts

These warts are appeared in thin and long. They can appear on necks, armpits and on eyelids steadily.

4. Mosaic warts

These warts are multiple plantar warts which appear on the body in a large group.

Different from moles, warts appeared on the person’s body in the same color as the skin of the person. Pus cannot be contained by warts unless they become infected.

If an infection arises then you may require medical treatment along with antibiotics.

If you are also suffering from warts for a long time then you should approach the hospital and consult a proficient doctor to get suitable wart removal treatment on time.