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The medical term for a wart is verruca or verrucae vulgaris. Warts are benign growths on the skin caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and can appear in various forms, such as common warts found on the hands and fingers, plantar warts found on the soles of the feet, or genital warts.
14 Αυγ 2023 · Warts are prevalent benign lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that occur in the mucosa and skin. Warts may cause significant morbidity for affected individuals.
11 Ιαν 2023 · Warts are caused by viruses called human papillomaviruses (HPV), of which there are more than 100 different types. These can enter the skin through small cuts and cause extra cell growth. The outer layer of skin turns thicker and harder, forming a raised wart.
23 Αυγ 2024 · Essentially an infectious benign skin tumour, a wart is composed of an abnormal proliferation of cells of the epidermis; the overproduction of these cells is caused by the viral infection. The most common type of wart is a round raised lesion having a dry and rough surface; flat or threadlike lesions are also seen.
21 Ιουν 2023 · What are Warts? Warts are small, benign skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Despite the name, warts are not always bumpy and can manifest in a variety of ways. Some warts may seem raised, while others may be flat. They can be pink, white, or flesh-colored.
