Warts

Verruca Vulgaris

Verruca vulgaris are common warts, which are caused by infection with

HPV

. Such warts can develop anywhere on the skin and frequently appear on the cuticle (the skin at the base of the nail) and sometimes the area beneath the nail.
Nail-biting (onychophagia) can spread this infection.
Symptoms

Skin bump

  • Rough

  • At hands, Around nails

  • At knees, At elbows

  • At face

  • Painless

  • At neck

common

Risk factors

Not taken HPV vaccine

or Direct or indirect contact with a person who has warts

Nail biting

Treatment
There are currently several methods to treat verruca, which include topical treatments, cryotherapy, immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy, laser therapy, curettage and cautery, radiation therapy, surgical excision and intralesional bleomycin injections.
Recommended specialist

If you have Warts, then a visit to a dermatologist is highly recommended.

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