Warts are nothing more than a skin condition that is not inflammatory in nature. The disease manifests itself in the form of benign neoplasms on the epidermis, the size of which can reach 10-15 mm. Neoplasms of this type do not have favorite localization places, first a wart may appear on the finger, then on the face and legs. The unsightly appearance of warts is the main reason why many women, as well as men, prefer to get rid of unwanted skin growths.
Clinical picture and features of the disease
Warts are called rounded formations that occur on the surface of the skin due to the overgrowth of the upper layer of the epithelium, as well as the papillary subcutaneous ball located directly under it. Sometimes the appearance of formations is in no way connected with the proliferation of the epithelium, since they can appear due to infection of the skin with the human papillomavirus (HPV). In any case, warts on the soles of the feet, hands and even on the face bring a lot of inconvenience, up to the development of psychological complexes, which is why the problem of dealing with them is quite relevant.
The size of the papule depends on its location and variety. The minimum size of the formation is 1. 5 mm, the maximum is 6 cm.
Note! Warts tend to combine, as a result of which the size of the papules increases significantly. The neoplasm takes on a cylindrical or hemispherical shape, has a rather voluminous appearance and causes discomfort of a psychological and physical nature.
In the early stages of development, the color of the papule does not differ from the color of the skin, however, after a certain time, the formation turns purple and sometimes even black. Partly due to this color, warts are due to dirt, which adheres perfectly to the rough surface of the formation. The change in color characteristics occurs many times faster if warts are found on the legs.
What is the reason for the appearance of warts, the etiology of their formation?
When warts appear, the cause of development is the penetration of human papillomavirus infection into the human body.
Additional information! A person can be a carrier of the virus for a long time, but due to the absence of manifestations of pathology in the form of warts, one cannot even imagine it.
Methods of infection with the virus:
- the presence of wounds and microcracks on the skin contributes to the penetration of the virus inside;
- during close contact with an affected patient. Hence, most often the disease is sexually transmitted;
- the use of hygiene products and belongings of the affected person can also lead to virus infection;
- you can contract papillomavirus infection in places of public use, such as a gym, swimming pool, bathhouse, sauna;
- if the mother is a carrier of the virus, it can be transmitted to the baby during the baby's passage through the birth canal.
Important! To prevent infection of the child with papillomavirus, special attention should be paid to the treatment of pathology during pregnancy.
Factors contributing to the development of the disease:
- lead a hectic lifestyle, frequent changes of sexual partners;
- neglect of hygiene rules;
- weakened immunity. Even if a person is a carrier of the virus, strong immunity will not allow the latter to activate;
- frequent stress;
- transferred infectious disease;
- chronic fatigue;
- hormonal imbalance;
- avitaminosis;
- bad environmental situation;
- works involving the use of aggressive materials.
Types of warts
Depending on the characteristics of warts and the symptoms that accompany their onset, there are four main types of neoplasms.
So, the types of warts:
- ordinary or simple;
- dish;
- senile;
- pointed condyloma.
Let us dwell in more detail on the characteristics and characteristics of each type.
Characteristics of a simple wart
Characteristics of a common wart (common warts) include:
- the predominant place of localization is the back of the hand;
- papule diameter from 1 to 10 mm;
- Common warts usually resolve on their own within two years and do not require special treatment.
A variety of simple and plantar warts (plantar warts).
Characteristics of plantar warts:
- warts on the legs are more likely to appear in people characterized by excessive sweating of the legs;
- papules are mainly located in places of greatest pressure of shoes on the skin;
- at first, the papule has a yellowish-gray tint, a rough and uneven surface. The advanced stages of the pathology are characterized by a color change to gray-dirty, a notable compaction of the affected covering, its keratinization;
- warts on the legs are among the most painful. In some cases, the development of the disease leads to partial disability;
- as a rule, warts on the legs appear single, but sometimes their number reaches 5-6. As the disease develops, small plaques can merge, forming a mosaic wart.
flat wart or juvenile wart
The main difference between flat or juvenile formations (flat warts) is the fact that these warts appear more often in children and adolescents.
Signs of flat warts:
- smooth surface of the papule, the size of the diameter does not exceed 1. 5 mm. ;
- the height of the elevation above the neighboring areas of the epidermis reaches 2 mm. ;
- the shape is round or irregular;
- places of localization: the outer surface of the hands, the skin of the face, the lower legs;
- the papule does not stand out strongly on the surface of the skin, due not only to its flat shape, but also to its light color (pink, flesh);
- The etiology of juvenile warts is associated with exposure to external stimuli. Hence, the formation can appear at the site of a cut or injury to the skin.
Symptoms and characteristics of a pointed wart
The signs that characterize this type of warts, such as condylomas (genital warts), include:
- pink growths occurring in the initial stages of the development of pathology gradually merge with each other, forming a kind of growth located on a base that looks like a leg;
- a favorite place for the localization of warts of this type are the genitals, both female and male;
- condyloma is transmitted by contact. The risk of contracting a disease increases if there are microcracks and wounds on the wearer's genitals;
- a pointed wart is characterized by growth, therefore, when the first signs of a disorder are found, you should immediately contact a dermatologist;
- condyloma is a fairly fertile ground for the manifestation and development of other pathologies of the groin area. So, the lack of treatment in women can lead to the development of such a serious disease as cervical cancer.
Signs of seborrheic keratosis
Senile wart or so-called seborrheic keratosis: signs and features of education:
- characteristic of older people;
- allegedly the cause of the development of pathology is the defeat of the cells of the main layer of the skin;
- this type of wart has nothing to do with HPV;
- most often, the manifestations of the disease affect the skin of the chest, less often - the face, neck, hands, forearms and legs;
- the multiple nature of the formations, usually the number of elements of keratosis does not exceed 20;
- the predisposition to seborrheic warts is genetically transmitted;
- the minimum size of the papule in diameter is 2 mm, the maximum is 6 cm.
The senile wart clinic depends on the stage of its development and the location on the body. In the early stages these are flat spots with well-defined edges, pink or yellow, covered with easily detachable crusts. Over time, the crusts swell, their thickness reaches two cm. With the development of pathology, the papules take the shape of a fungus, turn dark brown or even black.
The process of developing a seborrheic wart lasts more than a dozen years, but during this time no malignant transformations occur with the papules.
Features of the treatment of warts
What you need to know when treating warts:
- it is completely impossible to get rid of papillomavirus infection, it will remain in the body forever. The main task of the vector is to deactivate the virus, transfer it to a latent form;
- the disease is recurrent;
- after removal of the wart on the epidermis, as a rule, the marks remain in the form of scars and scars;
- sometimes the trainings go away on their own, especially for young patients.
Important! Identification of the first signs of warts should not cause panic, a timely visit to a dermatologist and the appointment of effective treatment will help get rid of signs of pathology and maximize the period of remission.
Traditional methods of treating warts
Note! The therapeutic path is based on the use of classical drugs and techniques, however, in the early stages of the disease, clear success can be achieved with the help of traditional medicine.
Comprehensive treatment of warts involves the use of drugs of general and local action, as well as medical procedures.
Folk methods of treating warts:
- laser removal of papules. It is considered one of the most effective and fastest methods, it does not harm the skin;
- electrocoagulative method. Promotes the reduction of growths due to exposure to high temperatures;
- cryotherapy or cauterization;
- surgical excision. This method is used very rarely.
Is it possible to get rid of warts with traditional medicine?
The following folk remedies have a beneficial effect in the treatment of neoplasms:
- celandine juice. Used to cauterize papules;
- compresses and decoctions based on celandine;
- rubbing from dandelion juice. Lubricate the affected areas at least three times a day;
- garlic and onion juice;
- curative infusion based on wormwood.
You can get rid of warts by conducting cold procedures. Cauterization with vinegar gives a positive effect. However, when using vinegar or its essence, safety rules must be followed.
The appearance of a wart on the skin indicates disorders within the body, therefore, when the first signs of pathology are detected, it is recommended to consult a doctor to diagnose the disease and prescribe treatment.