Often people have many questions about warts. Warts are a common skin problem caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Let us know about warts in detail in this article, as well as the types of warts.

What is Warts? : Warts on the body are a common skin problem that bothers many people. They often appear as small, rough and raised spots from the skin. Warts not only affect the physical appearance, but sometimes they can also cause itching, pain or mild discomfort, causing a person to have trouble in everyday life.

Warts can occur to a person of any age, whether he is a child or an adult, and they can appear on any part of the body such as hands, feet, face, neck or genitals. It is important to understand that warts can be contagious and can spread through direct contact or infected objects. But do you know why warts occur? Let us know about this in detail in this article, as well as know how many types there are.

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The main cause of warts

is the human papilloma virus (HPV), which spreads through skin contact. This virus enters the upper layer of the skin and causes cells to grow abnormally, causing warts. There are more than 100 types of HPV, some of which cause common warts and some genital warts. This virus spreads rapidly in moist and warm environments, such as swimming pools, gyms or by using shared towels.

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Types of warts

Common warts: These are rough and raised, usually appearing on the hands and fingers.  

Plantar warts: These occur on the soles of the feet and can cause pain while walking.  

Flat warts: Appear as smooth and small spots on the face and legs.  

Genital warts: These are spread through sexual contact and can increase the risk of cervical cancer in severe cases.

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Symptoms and identification

Warts usually appear as raised, hard or soft spots on the skin. Some may have black dots (blood vessels) visible. Genital warts may look like cauliflower. If the wart is painful, itchy, bleeds or grows rapidly, get it checked by a dermatologist immediately.

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Precautions-

• Wash your hands, feet and body regularly with soap and water, especially after returning from public places, such as the gym or swimming pool. Keep nails clean and be careful when cutting them, as dirt or cuts can introduce the HPV virus

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• If you have cuts, scratches, or wounds on your skin, clean them immediately and cover them with a bandage. The HPV virus enters easily through broken skin.
• Get the HPV vaccine at the age of 9-45 years to prevent genital warts and cervical cancer. It provides protection against some dangerous HPV strains. Consult a doctor before taking the vaccine.
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Note: This article has been prepared on the basis of information collected from medical reports.

Disclaimer:  The related article has been prepared to increase the information and awareness of the reader. Newscrab does not make any claim nor takes responsibility for the information given in the article. Consult your doctor for more information about the related disease mentioned in the above article.

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