Warts Specialists in Chetput, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

What is Warts?

Warts are small, generally harmless skin growths caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), which stimulates rapid growth of skin cells on the outer layer of skin. They can appear anywhere on the body but are most common on the hands, feet, and face, and vary in appearance from flat and smooth to rough and raised depending on their location and type. Warts spread through direct contact with the virus or contaminated surfaces, and are especially common in children and people with weakened immune systems. Most warts eventually resolve on their own, though this can take months to years.

Causes of Warts

Caused by infection of the skin with human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters through small cuts or breaks in the skin, spreading through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces such as pool decks or shared towels. A weakened immune system and skin trauma increase susceptibility to infection.

Symptoms of Warts

Small, rough, raised bumps on the skin, flesh-colored, white, pink, or tan growths, black pinpoint dots within the wart from clotted blood vessels, clusters of small growths, tenderness when warts occur on pressure-bearing areas like the soles of the feet

Treatment & Types of Warts in Chetput, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Many warts resolve on their own over time without treatment, but persistent or bothersome warts can be treated with topical salicylic acid, cryotherapy to freeze the growth, or minor procedures like laser removal or surgical excision for resistant cases. Recurrence is common since the virus can remain in surrounding skin even after visible wart removal.

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