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Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are a large group of nearly 200 viruses some of which cause different types of warts as well as other skin growths in humans to develop. HPV infects the superficial layers of the skin, by penetrating it through small injuries. As a result, the upper layers of the skin are stimulated to divide at an accelerated rate and this leads to the formation of warts. Some warts may disappear on their own in months or years.
Warts may appear on any part of the body and, depending on their location, they are categorised into several types. For example, common warts most often develop on the hands and especially on the fingers and the palms. Flat warts are more typical for the face. Plantar warts are typical for the feet, etc.
Warts are disseminated easily upon direct contact with the human papillomavirus. You can spread the infection yourself after touching a wart and, for example, scratching another spot. You can get infected by other people if you share towels, razors or other personal items. After the initial contact with HPV, several months may pass before you notice the wart.
In principle, not every contact with HPV leads to the development of a wart. Some people have a more expressed tendency to get infected compared to others. Even people from the same family have different susceptibility to the virus.
Warts may vary in size and colour. They may be elevated with rough and uneven surface as well as flat and smooth. Small blood cells grow in their core to supply them with blood. In most cases, warts are painless. The ones located at places subject to pressure and friction, such as warts on the feet, make an exception.
Although they are not a serious threat to the health, due to their tendency to disseminate as well as the risk for transmitting the infection to other people, it is recommended to treat warts.
In the vast majority of cases, the patient is diagnosed already at the time of the examination. No special or additional tests are necessary.
There are several ways to treat warts:
The use of one method or a combination of methods is determined based on warts' type, number and location as well as on the age and general condition of the body.
If you want to get rid of the unpleasant warts quickly, easily and safely, come to us!