Warts

What are the different types of warts?

1. Common Warts – These present as verrucous, cauliflower-like bumps, commonly on the hands, fingers, and feet.
2. Filiform Warts – These present as stalk-like, pedunculated bumps, commonly along the eyelids and face.
3. Flat Warts – These present as small, skin-colored bumps on the face, commonly seen in children.
4. Genital Warts – These present as clusters of bumps along the genitalia. These can be sexually transmitted and are contagious. Genital warts should be examined by a physician.
5. Plantar Warts – These present as thickened growths on pressure points of the feet, such as the heel or the ball of the foot.
6. Subungual Warts – These are rough warts that surround fingernails or toenails.