Warts: different kinds. Warts in children on the head, on the face, on the body, on the legs (photo)

Today we will talk about what kinds of warts exist, and also for what reasons they appear. In addition, you will learn about what preventive measures should be taken to protect yourself from skin diseases.

General information about warts

Before presenting to your attention the main types of warts, it is necessary to tell what constitutes such formations.

Warts are called rounded skin rises, which were formed due to the intensive expansion of the surface layers of the epithelium, as well as the underlying papillary layer.

Thus, they are benign neoplasms of the skin that arise as a result of their infection with the human papillomavirus.

Appearance

External types of warts on the face, neck, fingers and other parts of the body can be different. Such neoplasms have different sizes (for example, from 1-3 mm to 16 mm). It depends not only on the variety of skin elevation, but also on the place of its formation.

It should also be noted that often there are also types of warts that represent the fusion of several neoplasms. As a rule, they have large sizes of hemispherical or conical shape with a wide base.

At the beginning of their development, such elevations have the same color as the skin. But over time they become brown and even black. Although in some cases dark color they are obliged to dirt, which quite easily adheres to the rough surface of the skin.

The main types of warts on the human body

Currently, there are 4 types of skin lesions. Depending on the location, as well as other features, they have different sizes, shapes, etc.

Before starting treatment of such warts, it is necessary to identify their variety, as well as the cause of occurrence. And only the attending physician should do this.

Simple or ordinary

Such formations are horny papules of high density and diameter from 1 to 7 mm. Their favorite places are the back surfaces of the hands. In most cases, they disappear on their own, without medical intervention. As a rule, this happens within 2 years.

These types of warts in children and adolescents are very common. At the beginning of development they have a flesh color, and then become grayish or brown. A characteristic feature of such education is that next to the "mother" elevation, a "subsidiary" may appear.

Plantar wart

Types of warts on the feet, or rather on the feet, called plantar. They refer to varieties of ordinary formations. Some experts call them "the Ship".

They are on the skin of the feet and are a dense spike, which can be painful, and also prevent walking.

Most often, such elevations are formed on strongly sweating feet in the places where the footwear is being squeezed. First, the formation has a small size and a shiny surface. Subsequently, the horny plaque or papule acquires a yellowish-gray color with an uneven and rough surface.

Plantar formation is usually solitary. Although sometimes on one foot there are also 3-6 warts. This occurs as a result of the fusion of smaller elements.

In rare cases such elevations cause temporary disability of a person.

Youthful or flat

Such types of warts (photo presented in this article) have clearly defined shapes with a smooth surface. As a rule, they rise 1-2 mm above the skin and have a diameter of up to 0.5 cm.

The very name of this new growth suggests that most often it occurs in children and adolescents.

Juvenile warts have rounded or irregular forms in the form of flat nodules. Very often they are located on the lower legs, the back surface of the hands and the skin of the face. The color of such elevations is light brown, flesh-colored or pink.

The appearance of flat formations contributes to the irritation of the skin (for example, as a result of cuts, scratches and other).

Pointed formations or condylomas

This is perhaps the most unpleasant kind of warts. It represents the smallest skin build-up of pink color. Such nodules often merge with each other and form a papilliform growth that has a soft consistency. In this case, the condyloma has a base in the form of a red or flesh colored leg.

Where do these species occur most often? Warts spiky are especially unpleasant because in most cases they appear on the female and male genital organs.

Experts argue that such formations can be transmitted sexually, especially if there are microtraumas or cracks in the inguinal areas of partners or on their genitals.

If the condylomas are not removed, then they can grow to very large sizes and cause significant damage to human health.

Very often, pointed formations indicate the development of other infectious diseases of the genital organs. According to medical practice, this kind of warts is formed in those of the fairer sex who are at risk of developing cervical cancer.

Keratomas or so-called senile warts

These types of warts are most often manifested in the elderly. Synonyms of such a benign skin tumor can be the following names: seborrheic wart, seborrhoeic keratosis and basal cell papilloma.

These data are developed from the epidermis. The reasons for their origin are still unknown. However, experts believe that such a lesion is formed from the cells of the basal layers of the epidermis or keratinocytes located on the surface of the hair follicle. It should also be noted that keratomas are not associated with human papillomavirus.

Seborrheic keratosis is multiple. Usually it is located on the chest, as well as the neck, face, rear of the hands and the extensor part of the forearms. One can not help saying that such types of warts on the head are more common than others.

Keratomas never affect the mucous membranes. Their number does not exceed 20 pieces, and the diameter varies from 0.2 to 3 cm (sometimes it can reach 4-6 cm).

In patients with multiple seborrheic keratosis, a positive family history is noted. This is a reflection of the hereditary predisposition.

How do keratomas look like?

The clinical picture of senile warts depends on the location of the warts and the timing of their development. Early formations have a flat form. They appear in the form of small spots or papules that seem to stick to the skin, have visible boundaries, as well as yellow or pink color, corrugated surface and easily removable fatty crusts.

Over time, these types of warts (photos of the keratoma can be seen from above) become dense, as well as crenellated cracks.

As experts say, senile warts develop very slowly (sometimes for several decades). However, they never undergo malignant transformation.

Causes of appearance

The following factors can cause the appearance of various types of skin formations:

• Personal contact with a person who has skinheads;
• Use of things and household items that belong to the patient (for example, a towel, clothes, utensils, etc.);
• Use of tools untreated with antiseptic, for manicure or pedicure;
• Joint pastime with a sick person in a sauna, sauna or pool;
• Sexual contact with an infected partner;
• Wearing very tight shoes;
• Excessive sweating of the feet.

It should also be noted that the most favorable condition for the development of warts is weak human immunity, as well as stress, poor nutrition and lack of sleep.

Preventive measures

Let's present some recommendations on the prevention of the appearance of all types of warts:

• Strict observance of the rules of personal hygiene;
• Treatment with green or iodine wounds or cuts on the skin;
• Absence of stress;
• Normalization of nutrition;
• The presence of the same sexual partner.

In addition to the above, you should:

• When in contact with an infected person it is good to wash your hands with soap and to limit the use of common household items;
• When handling chemicals, use gloves;
• Wear only loose and comfortable shoes made of natural materials.

How to treat?

Now you know what warts are, how they look, why they appear and how to protect themselves from them. It remains only to find out what measures to take if you already have such formations.

Treatment of warts begins with safe and inexpensive methods, most often these are folk medicine. Unfortunately, not all of them are effective. Therefore, if simple methods do not help, immediately go to a more expensive and aggressive intervention.

There are several medical ways to get rid of skin diseases. The most correct decision will be an appeal to a dermatologist. After the examination, such a specialist usually prescribes drugs that increase immunity and calm nerves. Also the doctor can advise the reception of vitamin complexes.

If you decide to get rid of warts with radical methods, then only the doctor is able to correctly determine which of the existing methods suits you best (cryodestruction, electrocoagulation, laser coagulation, surgical excision, chemical methods).

Folk remedies

In addition to traditional medicine, folk remedies are used to eliminate any kinds of warts.

We will present the most effective recipes right now:

• Daily grease build-up infusion of wormwood.
• Every day, apply 2 or 3 times on the formation of raw garlic.
• Squeeze the juice from a dandelion or celandine. Daily grease them with a wart. The duration of therapy is about 3 weeks.
• Some kinds of moles and warts are removed with the help of tea tree oil. They should only lubricate the formation several times a day.
• Soak raw onion in acetic essence, and then tie it to the build-up and leave it overnight.
• Every day, lubricate the growths with juice from sour apples or lemon.
• Mix the horseradish juice with salt and apply it for compresses.