Warts

There are various types of warts such as: plane, common, filiform and verrucas. These are small, rough growths on the skin caused by a viral infection. Caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) which infects the top layer of the skin. The virus is able to make skin cells grow faster than normal, forming a raised lump.Warts can develop individually or in clusters and are very contagious.Appearance:

• rough surface
• raised bumps on the skin
• small black dots inside (tiny clotted blood vessels)
• can appear skin colour, grey or brown
• single, or multiple

Common warts (Verruca Vulgaris)– rough, raised appearance, usually found on hands, fingers, elbows, knees and often dome-shaped.

Plantar warts– found on the soles of the feet, often painful when walking, grow inward due to pressure from standing.Flat warts-small, smooth, flat appearance.Usually these come in clusters, commonly found on face, neck and hands.Filiform warts-long, thin, finger- like growths, often found on face or around the mouth.