Filiform Warts - What Are the Characteristics of These Types of Warts?
Filiform warts are long and narrow rapid growing tumors of the outer skin layer.
These
tumors are however non-cancerous and so pose no real danger.
Filiform warts are usually...
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Filiform Warts - What Are the Characteristics of These Types of Warts?
Filiform warts are long and narrow rapid growing tumors of the outer skin layer.
These
tumors are however non-cancerous and so pose no real danger.
Filiform warts are usually
finger-like shaped and project themselves from the skin.
They can more easily be found
in certain areas such as on the:
• Face
• Eyelid
• Nose
• Lips
• Chin
• Neck
They are more common in elder children than any other age group.
They may sometimes
itch or even bleed when they become irritated.
This usually happens when they are
intentionally scratched or when they are accidentally rubbed against clothing.
In certain areas where they may be easily hit, they may create some discomforts and be a
problem.
A filiform wart is caused by a viral infection.
This viral infection is caused by the human
papilloma virus or HPV for brevity.
A filiform wart is contagious.
It may be transmitted:
• From an area to another area of the same body
• Direc
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