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Warts: Growths
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Warts look like raised round or oval shaped growths on the skin surface and are caused by the human papilloma virus. Learning more about warts can help you diagnose and treat warts.
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Many corns or calluses on the foot are mistaken for warts and the converse is ... true. Occasionally a more serious problem will appear on the skin of the foot. This may include certain types of carcinomas and melanomas. These conditions can sometimes be mistakenly identified to be a wart. The American Podiatric Medical Association and the American Academy of Dermatology believe it is wise to consult a specialist when any suspicious growth or eruption is detected on the skin of the foot in order to ensure a correct diagnosis.
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Genital warts are skin colored or whitish rough surfaced bumps or growths. Warts appear on the vulva, in or around the vagina or anus, on the cervix, and on the penis, scrotum, groin, or thigh. The warts may be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large. Some may cluster together to form a cauliflower-like shape. Sometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between warts and normal bumps on the genital areas. Often warts are not noticed because they are small and/or painless.
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Filiform warts are long, narrow and have a protruding finger-like shape to their appearance. Filiform warts are growths that usually occur on the eyelids, face, neck or lips. People frequently come into contact with filiform warts by sharing linens or products associated with facial use.
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Seborrhoeic warts are ... known as seborrhoeic keratoses and as basal cell papillomas. The term ‘senile wart’ has now been dropped as it offended many patients. Seborrhoeic warts are harmless growths on the skin, which are very common in the elderly. They are often pigmented.
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Genital warts appear as growths or bumps. Warts may be raised or flat, single or multiple, small or large. They tend to be flesh-colored or whitish in appearance. Warts usually do not cause itching, burning, or pain.
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