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Wart removal

Warts are benign protuberances of the skin or mucosa that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). They represent one of the most common skin diseases. Warts occur most commonly on the hands and feet but can affect nearly any area of skin or mucosal surface. Warts are very common and have long presented problems to individuals due to the pain, discomfort and the cosmetic problem associated therewith. Five different types of warts are classified by their clinical presentation: (1) Verrucae vulgares are common warts that display hyperkeratosis and may occur anywhere except the genital and mucous membranes and plantar surfaces (soles of the feet); (2) Verrucae planae are flat warts that usually occur on the face, trunk and extremities; (3) Verrucae plantares are warts that occur only on the soles of the feet; (4) Condylomata acuminata are venereal warts that occur on the genitals and mucous membranes; (5) premalignant warts (Epidermoldysplasia verruciformis) usually occur on the hands and feet and are rare in occurrence. Currently, there are no completely successful, treatments for warts. Warts can grow on any part of the body, but mainly on hands and feet. Warts on hands are often high, cracked and uneven, so called cauliflower warts, on the surfaces of which small black dots can be observed. On the feet there are among others so called inwards directed warts, which are hard and usually existing on the sole and heel. These warts are the most painful and difficult to treat and easily propagate to form a whole family.

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