Warts are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer (epidermis).
Warts are contagious and they can spread by close skin-to-skin contact. The infection can also be transmitted indirectly from contaminated objects or surfaces, such as wet towels, napkins etc. Warts can spread to other parts of the body in same person.

What are the types of warts? Wart types vary depending on the affected body part.

• - Hands: These warts are called common warts because they are the most common type.
• - Face: Flat warts affect the face and forehead.
• - Feet: Plantar warts appear on the soles of the feet. These warts look like calluses with tiny black dots in the center. They are often painful and form in clusters.
• - Genitals: Warts that form on the penis, vagina or rectum are called genital warts. These warts are a type of sexually transmitted infection. You get genital warts through sexual contact with an infected person.
• - Periungual and subungual: These warts form under or around fingernails and toenails.

Can warts be prevented?

There are ways to prevent warts and keep them from spreading to other parts of your body if you already have one. Follow these simple guidelines:

• - Wash your hands regularly, especially if you’ve been in contact with someone with warts
• - Don’t pick at your warts.
• - Keep your hands and feet dry.
• - Wear shower shoes (flip-flops) when in a locker room or communal bathing facility.

Treatment Modalities:

Available treatment modalities for warts are acid applications, freezing (cryotherapy), removal with Radio-frequency, LASER, immunotherapy etc.

Contact your dermatologist for safe removal of warts.

We have qualified Dermatologist at:

Root Care Dental, Skin and Hair Clinic, Karve Road, Pune

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Website : www.rootcareclinic.com