Viral wart

There are over a thousand entities in dermatology; it is difficult to understand all in just a few pages. We are going to describe a few common skin problems. This is purely educational; if you have a skin disease, please consult your dermatologist.

Wart is a common skin infection by papilloma virus. There are many types of papilloma virus. Some affect our feet, giving us verruca; some can affect our sex organs, giving us genital warts. In some cases a prolonged untreated genital wart infection can predispose to cancer formation, such as cervical cancer and penile cancer. If a twenty something lady has a new boyfriend every year, then her chance of getting a papilloma virus infection after 4 years is as high as 85%. Fortunately, we now have a vaccine for genital papilloma virus infection. For those who want more information about wart prevention, please contact us.

Warts can have different sizes and shapes; it can grow both on skin and mucous membrane, such as the mouth. They often look like a little hard lump on the skin. They can also look slightly red and flat. The treatment modalities include topical acid paint, cryotherapy, laser ablation and surgical excision.