Types Of Warts

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Did you realize that warts are not only caused by a virus but are actually a group of viruses that can appear anywhere there is skin? Unsightly and painful, warts are also contagious and can be transmitted to others. Warts in the genital area are of special concern because they can be passed along to others through sexual contact.

There are thought to be upwards of sixty different types of warts with the most common appearing on the hands, fingers and arms. These are generally characterized by burning, itching and oozing and if not treated early, can grow and spread.

Of all the different types of warts, six are the most prevalent:

The Common Wart: Found generally on the hands and knees, the Common Wart is a raised wart with a rough feeling surface.

The Filiform Wart: Resembling a miniscule finger, this wart can be mainly found on the face around the lips or eyelids.

The Flat Wart: As it's name implies, the Flat Wart is characterized by its smooth flattened surface. Primarily found on the face, neck, knees and hands, the Flat Wart is either dark or light in color.

The Plantar Wart: Because this wart is located on the soles of the feet, it is particularly painful. Varying in size, the Plantar Wart can be as large as a quarter or, even the size of a pinhead and, due to their location on the bottom of the foot, are covered with a callus. A close look at the wart will reveal very small black, brown or red spots inside it that are, in reality, blood vessels. Because the human papilloma virus (HPV)that causes the wart lives inside the body, removal of this wart does not necessarily negate its return. Due to the contagious nature of the Plantar Wart, it can be contracted by simply walking barefoot in public places, much like athlete's foot.

The Mosaic Wart: Another wart that can be found on the soles of the feet and is usually distinguished from the Plantar because of its tendency to grow in clusters. This wart can also grow on the hands.

Genital Wart: As its name implies, this wart manifests itself in the genital region. Genital warts are a more serious threat due to the possibility of sexual transmission. The main cause of genital warts is the Human Papilloma virus. Although there are over one hundred strains of this virus, only thirty strains are known to lead to this type of wart. Because of the way this wart can be transmitted, it has been listed as a "Sexually Transmitted Disease" and can cause cervical cancer in women.

Due to the viral nature of warts, the only known way to prevent them from coming back is to strengthen the immune system. A weakened immune system is a breeding ground for viruses and, as the old saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

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Skin Tag Removal - Silent Facts And What You Can Do

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Skin tag removal can be considered once you have a deeper understanding of what skin tags really are and the impact they leave on the individual?s health and wellbeing. In this article, you will learn about what are the causes of skin tag and what are the available treatment methods for you should you suffer from multiple skin tags.

A skin tag is a small skin growth or tumor that develops on normal skin. They are attached to the skin by thin tissues called stalks or peduncles, and are normally a few millimeters in thickness. They can have the same colour as the surrounding skin or are slightly pigmented. Skin tags would commonly be found on the neck, armpits, eyelids, under the breasts, groin or genital areas and under skin folds where frequent abrasion takes place.

Skin tags, medically known as acrochordons are generally harmless and non malignant like other skin abnormalities that could possibility become cancerous. They would appear without noticeable symptoms as well.

Some people are more prone to suffer from skin tags. Researchers have found out that skin tag occurrence could be attributed to several factors. Fat or obesity seems to be a major factor as skin tags are commonly found in obese folks. This could be due largely to the excessive skin folds they have. Skin tags have also been observed in pregnant women probably for the same reason. Age does have a role to play. Older people tend to have more skin tags when they progress in age. It is reported that skin tags occurrence could be passed down from one generation to another, ie hereditary. Even gender would affect the tendency of developing skin tags. Women tend to have a higher propensity to develop ugly skin tags.

Since they are benign and does not have an adverse impact on the health of the individual, people may wish to ignore them. However, in some cases, the sufferer could have multiple skin tags in huge numbers. They can be aesthetically undesirable and affect the overall appearance of the person. Imagine how one would look like with clusters of tightly spaced skin tags dangling in obvious visible body parts like the eye lids and neck? Very few people can accept and tolerate their existence in such circumstances. These poor victims would also fall prey to low self-esteem as they lose confidence in their physical appearances.

There is yet another group of individuals who would prefer to have the skin tags removed for another reason. Remember that these skin tags often occur underneath the skin folds and on the neck, and other body parts that come into close contact with the clothing we wear? A lot of abrasion or skin friction takes place and can be rather irritating and uncomfortable. They may even interfere with our daily activities such as playing sports, or just about any physical movements. Skin tag removal is obviously necessary.

In summary, there are several widely accepted methods of removing those skin tags, such as freezing the tag and stalk by cryotherapy, burning off the skin tags by a process called cauterization, or stopping the blood supply to each skin tag by binding the peduncle and letting them die off in weeks. The skin tags can also be surgically cut off with scissors or a scalpel at the dermatologist?s clinic. Finally, there are other effective and natural methods which you will find out in my subsequent articles.

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