Flat warts are formations that form on the skin in different places of the human body. Growths of this type rise slightly above the surface of the skin. In accordance with ICD 10, neoplasms of this type belong to the group “B07 viral warts”. They look very similar to a mild nettle burn that does not go away over time. Such growths are often called “youthful” on forums and among people, because their formation often occurs precisely in adolescence, during adolescence. This is when hormonal changes occur in the body.
The main cause of the appearance of flat warts is a common viral infection - HPV. There are many types of human papillomavirus, but flat tumors can be a consequence of the development of types 14, 15, 27 in the body of a child or adult. Warts of this type can develop on the face, arms, back and other parts of the body.
If HPV enters the human body, then its negative impact as a disease does not begin for a long time (often several years) - everything will depend on the functioning of the immune system.
Important! Often, the virus disappears completely a few years after infection (human immunity, unlike modern medicines, can do this).
What do flat warts look like?
If you look visually, viral juvenile flat warts can be easily distinguished from similar neoplasms of a similar type:
- The growth rises slightly above the skin and is presented as a papule or nodule with a flat surface;
- In the place where the neoplasm develops, there are no traces of keratinized skin. Hyperkeratosis is not pronounced (as is the case with senile warts);
- Warts have a characteristic white or pink tint;
- The size of the tumors usually varies, regardless of age, from 2.5 to 5.5 mm;
- Multiple manifestations are typical;
- Common locations: forehead, chin, cheeks, legs, hands, but can also occur in other parts of the body.
A cutaneous horn is a horny growth on the skin.
Skin growths of this type appear in people over 45 years of age against the background of hormonal changes in the body and its general aging. The skin disease manifests itself as a certain painless, roughened area, which gradually increases, acquiring a conical horn shape. The growth can be single or multiple, yellow or brown in color, and can grow to enormous sizes. The surface of the formation is uneven, covered with jagged scales, with a rounded inflammatory area in the center. It is most often localized in the face area. Horny growths on the skin in most cases eventually develop into squamous cell skin cancer. It is necessary to be treated before it turns into skin cancer, it will be easier and calmer.
Doctors' opinions on the most effective methods of treating warts and papillomas
The chief physician of Moscow City Hospital No. 62 describes his vision on this matter. Anatoly Nakhimovich Makhson Medical practice: more than 40 years.
“I have been treating people’s papillomas and warts for many years. I’m telling you as a doctor, papillomas along with HPV and warts can really lead to serious consequences if they are not dealt with.
The human papillomavirus is present in everyone on whose body there are papillomas, moles, warts and other pigmented formations. According to rough estimates, 80-85% of the planet's population has it. By themselves they are not dangerous. The problem is that an ordinary papilloma can become melanoma at any time.
These are incurable malignant tumors that kill a person in just a few months and from which there is no salvation.
Unfortunately, in Russia and the CIS countries, pharmaceutical corporations sell expensive medications that only relieve symptoms, thereby hooking people on one drug or another. That is why in these countries there is such a high percentage of cancer diseases and so many people suffer from “non-working” drugs.
The only drug that I want to recommend, and it is also officially recommended by WHO for the treatment of papillomas and warts, is Papinol. This drug is the only remedy that has an effect not only on external factors (that is, it removes papillomas), but also acts on the virus itself. At the moment, the manufacturer has managed not only to create a highly effective product, but also to make it accessible to everyone. In addition, within the framework of the federal program, every resident of the Russian Federation and the CIS can receive it for 149 rubles.”
To find out more, read this article.
Keratinizing squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant growth on the skin.
Squamous cell keratinizing is the second most common malignant tumor of the skin. It begins in the epidermis and progresses to a metastatic tumor. It often begins with keratoacanthoma, actinic keratosis or cutaneous horn. Warts, scars, and chronic ulcers rarely develop. These malignant growths on the skin often have abundant horny masses, which may be accompanied by bloody crusts. At the base of the formation are red plaques with small bleeding tubercles. Skin cancer occurs in people of different age groups, more often in white-skinned and elderly people. It is characterized by a relatively slow course for cancer and penetration into the lymphatic system. Experts distinguish between types of squamous cell carcinoma: nodular, plaque and ulcerative forms.
Malignant growths on the skin develop due to the following reasons:
- Chemical or thermal burns.
- Skin contact with harmful chemicals.
- Exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
- Precancerous skin diseases (cutaneous horn, actinic keratosis and others).
Flat warts on the face
In 70% of cases (and even more), flat warts tend to form on a person’s face. This causes great inconvenience to the patient physically and mentally, so many people try to get rid of tumors as quickly as possible, using various folk remedies.
Dermatological specialists unanimously assure that it is under no circumstances possible to treat warts of this type if they are located on the face, because this can lead to quite serious negative consequences:
- Medicines and ointments for flat warts that are used today have a pronounced cauterizing effect, so accidental contact with healthy skin can cause a fairly severe burn;
- If you try to remove multiple warts on the face yourself, this can lead to the formation of scars as a result of improper therapeutic effects;
- Even in cases where warts were removed as a result of using folk remedies, most of these patients soon experience a relapse of the disease.
Treatment of flat warts located on the face should be comprehensive and carried out with the appropriate recommendations of a dermatologist. If it is not yet possible to seek help from a specialist, then you can use the following gentle means that will help a little in treatment:
- Eating foods high in vitamins A and E. Lubricating flat warts every day with liquid vitamin E;
- Warm potato compresses;
- Processing with freshly squeezed apple juice;
- Rubbing neoplasms with chalk;
- Treatment with wormwood infusion;
- Tea tree oil applications.
Antiviral agents
Considering the viral nature of the disease, the use of destructive and cytotoxic agents is not always effective. Even after successful removal of a wart, it may appear again. To prevent relapses, local antiviral drugs and immunomodulators are prescribed. Antiviral ointments can be combined with other medications. Review of local antiviral agents:
| Active substance | Tradename | How to use ointment against warts |
| Oksolin | Oxolinic ointment | Apply a thin layer to the affected area 3 times a day. The duration of treatment is 5 days. |
| Interferon | Viferon | The ointment is applied 3-4 times a day to the wart, rubbing gently. The duration of treatment is up to 7 days. |
| Imiquimod | Cream Aldara, Ziklar, Keravort | The cream is applied 3 times a week. You need to apply the product directly to the wart before going to bed, leaving the cream to absorb for 8-10 hours. Treatment lasts until the formations disappear, but the duration of use of the drug should not exceed 16 weeks. |
Oxolinic ointment belongs to the group of antiviral drugs
Antiviral agents should not be applied to damaged areas of the skin; there are no other contraindications for use. Side effects are rare (changes in skin color, burning, skin rashes).
Flat warts on hands
Very often, flat warts form on the fingers, the back of the hands, and on the palms. The neoplasms themselves do not cause pain, and often do not even cause discomfort to a person (except for aesthetic reasons).
They look like dense round nodules, the diameter of which varies from 0.2 to 10 mm. Shades can also be completely different, but most often white, yellowish, and pinkish shades are characteristic.
Important! As on the face, flat warts on the hands do not form one at a time – they are characterized by multiple growths that can cover a fairly large area. Often there is a large wart (maternal), around which many other smaller ones form.
Contrary to popular belief, it is imperative to carry out effective treatment for flat warts. Their occurrence on the hands or face will already indicate the presence of certain problems with the immune system. Removal is also indicated in cases where warts do not cause inconvenience or discomfort. This is due to the following reasons:
- There is a possibility of tumors spreading to other parts of the body;
- If a wart is accidentally injured, there is a high probability of infection, degeneration, and spread of HPV to other parts of the body;
- In the presence of growths that have arisen against the background of the development of HPV in the human body, surrounding people are at risk - family members, colleagues, acquaintances;
- Although the risks are relatively small, there is always the possibility of ordinary flat warts degenerating into a malignant form.
Important! Removal of flat warts on the hands can be done using different methods: surgical curettage, therapeutic laser removal, and the use of special chemical compounds.
Soft fibroids are large growths on the skin.
Soft skin fibroma - growths on the skin of quite large sizes. They can protrude several millimeters or centimeters above the surface of the skin. A single neoplasm that has clear boundaries. The base is usually somewhat narrowed, widening at the top, and the ends are soft to the touch. Often appears in middle-aged people. Skin growths are painless. When injured, an inflammatory process can develop. The reasons for the development of growths have not been studied, but a characteristic role is played by hereditary factors, hormonal changes, and senile skin changes.
be careful
The presence of papillomas, warts, condylomas, moles and spines on the body is the first sign of malignant melanoma!
We hasten to warn you that most medications “treat” warts, papillomas, moles, etc. - this is a complete deception of marketers who make hundreds of percentage points on drugs whose effectiveness is zero. They do not cure the disease, but only mask the symptoms.
The pharmacy mafia makes huge money by deceiving sick people.
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Prevention
Once the illness is over, there is no desire to return to it. To do this, you should use tips that strengthen the body and prevent the virus from spreading:
- Toughen up. It will be difficult at first, but soon it will become noticeable that everyone around you is sick except you;
- Sleep 8 hours a day. When it seems that 6 hours of sleep is enough, then remember – you are wrong. It seems so to you, but the body will soon begin to waste away, which will affect your vitality;
- Avoid stress. Everything in life is decided, so there is no point in being nervous about something that won’t matter in a year;
- Eat right, or better yet, balanced. This will help the body stock up on essential nutrients, lose weight or gain muscle mass;
- Physical activity will improve your health if it becomes regular.
It would seem that there are simple rules and nothing new. On any poster about a healthy lifestyle you can see something similar. And this is true, but people see such words so often that they do not understand their meaning. Implementing any of the above rules into your life will significantly increase your chances of getting rid of the human papillomavirus forever.
Flat warts on the body
Flat warts, which cause the development of HPV in the human body, can appear in completely different places of the human body:
- On the legs (on the heels, foot, toes, lower leg, thigh);
- On the neck and back;
- On the face (lip, nose, forehead, eyelid);
- In intimate areas (on the labia, on the penis, near the rectal opening).
Flat warts often have a similar hue to the skin, but in some cases the growths may have a pinkish or light brown color. Lesions of this type are always multiple - several smaller growths form around one large wart. If no treatment is undertaken, then the tumors may soon spread from one part of the body to another (for example, from the face to the neck and back; from the legs to the intimate areas, and vice versa).
Typically, people who have multiple manifestations of HPV in the form of flat warts do not experience any itching, burning or other discomfort. The only inconvenience in this case is the negative aesthetic appearance (especially on the face and other parts of the body that cannot be hidden by clothing).
Therefore, flat warts that appear multiple times on the skin must be removed immediately after their appearance. If nothing is done with them and no treatment is carried out, the tumors can remain on the skin for a long time, gradually affecting nearby areas.
To make a diagnosis of “flat warts as a result of the development of HPV,” you need to seek help from a dermatologist who will conduct a visual examination of the new growths that have appeared, send you for appropriate tests and undergo an examination. Based on the results of the tests obtained, it is possible to determine the type of human papillomavirus that caused the warts to form. This allows you to prescribe the highest quality treatment in each case.
Flat warts in children
Flat warts in children occur quite often (especially if the baby has the human papillomavirus, received from the mother at the time of birth). Flat warts on a child’s face cause severe aesthetic discomfort, so they require quick and high-quality treatment.
Important! In this case, dermatologists can offer surgical treatments, but many parents choose to use specialized medications. The doctor may prescribe special ointments that need to be used for a long time.
In the case of children, it is strongly recommended not to use various folk remedies to eliminate flat warts and other growths that appear on the baby’s skin. You need to use only what the doctor prescribes: ointments, solutions, immunomodulating agents and other medications. In difficult cases, appropriate procedures must be carried out.
Removal Precautions
If, after using an ointment with a necrotic effect, the growth becomes itchy and inflamed, consult your doctor about stopping use of the drug.
Cracks, abscesses and scars should not be allowed. With their help, the virus quickly spreads to unaffected areas of the skin and multiplies in the form of the same marks.
Rules for safe wart removal:
- use only sterile instruments;
- carry antiseptics and antiviral agents with you to prevent infection;
- do not neglect the instructions;
- focus on your own feelings.
The stronger the immune system, the safer it is to remove formations.
After cryo-freezing or ointment with a strong burning effect, it is not recommended to sunbathe for 1-2 weeks. After removing growths on your face, do not use cosmetics. Disturbs the exchange of oxygen and decay substances in cells.
Treatment of flat warts
Many people who have flat warts do not know how to get rid of them, so they try to do everything at home, without turning to specialists. Growths of this type are benign, therefore, apart from aesthetic inconveniences, they usually do not cause any problems to patients - they do not itch, do not cause itching or burning.
The choice of a suitable therapeutic effect on the manifestations of HPV should be done by a doctor - he can prescribe drugs to improve the functioning of the immune system, antiviral drugs, various solutions and ointments for flat warts. In this case, the activity of the virus will be reduced, but it will not be possible to completely eliminate the manifestations, since it will not be possible to get rid of flat warts with the help of medications alone.
During the consultation, the dermatologist will clarify how to remove and how to remove flat warts from a certain part of the body. Removal can be done using different methods:
- Cryodestruction. In this case, liquid nitrogen is used, with the help of which the pathogenic neoplasm is targeted. At home, special products like Cryopharma can be used, but they will not have the proper effect on multiple lesions. Cryodestruction is a safe and painless method;
- Electrocoagulation. In this case, neoplasms are affected using high-frequency current;
- Laser technology. Today, flat warts can also be removed with a laser - the procedure brings some discomfort, so local anesthesia is often used. The result of laser treatment is clear skin with a low probability of relapse.
When choosing a method for removing flat warts and the materials and equipment used for this, you should consult with experienced specialists, as well as undergo all the necessary tests.
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Causes
Flat warts are not prone to degenerate into malignant ones , but under the influence of certain factors, more and more new plaques appear on the skin, which merge into one, disfiguring the appearance.
Their growth can be caused:
- weakened immune system;
- chronic stress;
- severe infectious disease;
- self-infection - when trying to remove a single flat wart, the pathogen is transferred to an unaffected area of the skin.
The frequent appearance of such warts is observed in children, adolescents, and young adults when hormonal imbalances disrupt the normal functioning of the body.
Inflammatory processes, juvenile acne, furunculosis contribute to the penetration of the virus, which enters the skin through direct contact with an infected person, as well as from dirty hands, public transport handrails, towels, bed linen, and personal hygiene products.
The appearance on the face is also associated with cuts from shaving and depilation without following simple sanitation rules.
