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MEDICAL CONCERNS
INFECTION (NAIL FUNGAL)
WARTS & SKIN TAGS

About Warts :
Warts are benign (not cancerous) skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts are called human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are often skin-colored and feel rough, but they can be dark (brown or gray-black), flat, and smooth.
Who can get :
Some people are more prone to getting a wart virus (HPV) than others. These people are:
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Children and teens.
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People who bite their nails or pick at hangnails.
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People with a weakened immune system (the body’s defense system).
Causes :
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Viruses called human papillomavirus (HPV) cause warts.
Types :
There are a few different types of warts. The type is determined by where it grows on the body and what it looks like.
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Common warts
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Grow most often on the fingers, around the nails, and on the backs of the hands.
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Most often feel like rough bumps.
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Foot warts (also called plantar warts)
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Grow most often on the soles (plantar surface) of the feet.
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Often are flat or grow inward (walking creates pressure, which causes the warts to grow inward).
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Can hurt, feels like you have pebbles in your shoe.
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Flat warts
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Can occur anywhere. Children usually get them on the face. Men get these most often in the beard area, and women tend to get them on their legs.
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Are smaller and smoother than other warts.
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Tend to grow in large numbers — 20 to 100 at a time.
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Filiform warts
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Looks like long threads or thin fingers that stick out.
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Often grows on the face: around the mouth, eyes, and nose.
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Often grow quickly.
WARTS: Tips for Managing
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Always consult a Dermatologist.
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Do not pick or scratch at warts.
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Wear flip-flops or pool shoes in public showers, locker rooms, and pool areas.
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Do not touch someone’s wart.
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Keep foot warts dry, as moisture tends to allow warts to spread.
Myths v/s reality
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Acne is not just limited to teenagers, adults can experience it too.
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Touching/squeezing/self handling of acne is not the solution as it leads to scarring and pigmentation.