What is Wart? 

Warts are (generally) harmless skin growths caused by infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are characterized by the development of small, rough, and raised bumps on the skin. Warts can occur in various parts of the body and are common in people of all ages, although they are most commonly observed in children and young adults.

HPV, the virus responsible for warts, enters the body through cuts or breaks in the skin. The immune system typically helps to eliminate the virus, but in some cases, the virus can lead to the formation of warts. 

Overview of wart removal surgery 

Wart removal surgery includes physically removing or destroying warts, which are harmless skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus. 

In certain situations, warts can be unpleasant and create additional complications. Certain warts might be malignant, in which case they should be removed very once to lessen the chance that they will spread. In these circumstances, surgery is usually the most effective treatment option. 

Wart removal surgery is advantageous since it allows for the rapid elimination of warts. When it comes to warts that are resistant to non-invasive treatment, surgery is a successful treatment option. Furthermore, it is a one-time surgery that produces quick and effective results. However, wart removal surgery might occasionally result in a scar. 

Diagnosis of Warts 

A dermatologist can identify if you have a wart by looking at it. In rare circumstances, a dermatologist may need to do a skin biopsy to be certain. 

If a dermatologist needs to do a biopsy, it involves eliminating a small part of the wart (a shave biopsy) and submitting it to a laboratory for investigation to rule out other types of skin growth.  A biopsy is a rapid and safe technique that dermatologists can do. It should not cause any distress.

To look for dark, pinpoint spots, or occluded blood vessels, which are frequently seen in warts, they can further examine the wart by scraping off its top layer. 

Types of warts

The appearance of a wart is determined by its type. There are various kinds of warts:

  • Common warts: These are tiny, elevated skin growths that are often spherical in shape and have a rough surface that resembles the top of a cauliflower. These warts frequently develop on the knees, elbows, and hands. 
  • Plane or flat warts: these are flat warts that typically develop on the hands and face. They are yellow in color. Children are particularly likely to have them, and they frequently spread and band together.
  • Plantar warts: These types of warts develop on the feet, typically on the sole, heel, or toes. You might observe a white patch of skin with a little black dot or dots in the center.
  • Filiform warts: These are long, thin warts that commonly develop on the eyelids, armpits, and neck.
  • Mosaic warts: They form in clusters and are most commonly found on the hands and feet.
  • Subungual or periungual warts: They develop beneath or around the cuticle.
  • Mucosal warts: these can develop in the vaginal area, the airway, the insides of the cheeks and nose, and on the lips.

Causes of Warts

Warts are your body's response to the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is infectious and spreads by direct contact with a wart or anything that has touched it. 

  • You can contract the HPV virus by touching directly with the skin of someone else who has the virus, or through indirect contact through contaminated areas such as swimming pools or gymnasiums.  
  • The wart virus is most likely to spread in gyms or other settings where people are close to one another. 
  • Genital warts are caused by a distinct form of HPV. These are sexually transmitted diseases that can lead to vulval and cervical cancer. Common skin warts are not responsible for cancer.

Nevertheless, it may take several months or even a year for the wart to initially appear.  Although anybody can develop a wart, children and teenagers, individuals with compromised immune systems, and those who bite or scratch at their hangnails are the most susceptible.

Treatment for wart removal

Your doctor may recommend one of the following treatments based on the location of your warts, the signs, and your preferences. These techniques are occasionally used in conjunction with home remedies.

Stronger peeling agent (salicylic acid). Salicylic acid-based prescription-strength wart treatments function by gradually eliminating a wart's layers. According to studies, freezing and salicylic acid work better together.

Freezing (Cryotherapy): Freezing. At a doctor's office, freezing therapy entails applying liquid nitrogen to your wart. The way freezing works is that it forms a blister around and under your wart. After a week or so, the dead tissue sloughs off. This technique may help activate your immune system to combat viral warts. You'll probably need to repeat treatments to see better results.

Other acids: In case freezing or salicylic acid doesn't work, your doctor might attempt trichloroacetic acid. In this procedure, the physician uses a wooden toothpick to apply the acid after shaving the wart's surface. It requires weekly treatments, and you may have side effects such as burning and stinging.

Minor surgery: If any of the home remedies or treatments do not work, your doctor can perform a little surgery to remove the irritating tissue. It could leave a scar in the treated area.

Laser therapy. The pulsed-dye laser therapy damages microscopic blood vessels. The diseased tissue finally dies, and the wart goes away. There is limited evidence that this procedure is successful, and it can cause discomfort and damage.

Risk factors of wart

It's important to note that the vast majority of warts are benign and do not lead to serious health problems. However, certain risk factors and potential complications associated with warts include:

  • Spread of Warts: Warts are contagious, and direct contact with a wart or surfaces that have been in contact with the virus can lead to the spread of warts to other areas of the body.
  • Increased Number and Size: If left untreated, warts may multiply or grow in size, leading to larger and more numerous growths.
  • Discomfort or Pain: Depending on their location, warts can cause discomfort or pain. 
  • Cosmetic Concerns: Warts can be unsightly, and their presence may cause cosmetic concerns. 
  • Secondary Infections: Warts can create openings in the skin, making it easier for bacteria to enter and cause secondary infections.
  • Cancer Risk: Certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) have been linked to an increased risk of developing cervical, anal, and other cancers. 

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    FAQ's

    Most warts will eventually disappear without treatment. Without therapy, about 90% of warts in children will go away in two years, and half will disappear in six months. It may take longer for adults.

    You should consult a doctor when, 

    • if it is causing you any discomfort or irritation, 
    • or if you have warts on your foot, face, or genitalia.
    • The wart appears infected; it is heated, bloated, and red.
    • You are suffering from weakened immunity due to many warts or those that are spreading.
    • You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.

    Many patients frequently misidentify warts as skin lesions. Although they are both skin conditions, warts and skin lesions are not the same. Skin lesions occur when a section of skin seems lumpy or painful and changes in color and appearance relative to the surrounding area. Skin lesions may indicate a possible case of skin cancer. 

    In contrast, warts are rough-textured skin growths that result from the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Warts’ appearance can also be influenced by their location on the body. The appearance of the wart changes depending on the thickness of the skin in different areas.

    The wart virus has no known treatment. Warts might resurface at any time, at a different location, or in the same spot. Treating warts as soon as they emerge is the most effective approach to keep them under control. 

    But, the following advice can assist you in preventing them from occurring in the first place or halting their spread:

    • Never touch a person’s wart.
    • When using public restrooms, showers, and swimming facilities, wear shoes.
    • Avoid irritating or picking at your own wart.
    • To prevent warts from spreading, keep it dry.
    • If you have a plantar wart (on the bottom of your foot), you should change your socks every day and do not share your footwear with anyone else.
    • Never share a towel with someone else. 
    • Never share any over-the-counter medications or wart cures.

    It’s not always possible to say goodbye to warts permanently, even after they’ve been removed. Warts exist because of the HPV virus, and approximately 80% of people contract the virus again at some point. 

    The postoperative techniques vary according to the type of operation, but some will apply to either:

    • If possible, avoid touching the blisters following cryotherapy.
    • To prevent side effects, ibuprofen or aspirin can provide some relief. 
    • Avoid picking or rubbing your scars, as this could lead to bleeding or further infection.
    • Keep the removal site open, especially on the second day after surgery. 
    • Dry and gently clean the infected areas.

    As you treat your warts, you will gain from strengthening your immune system by eating foods high in zinc, such as chickpeas and pumpkin seeds, and foods high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits and strawberries. Green leafy vegetables, as well as probiotic meals like live-culture yogurt and raw cheese, are beneficial to your health.

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