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What are periungual warts?
Periungual warts also are known as nail warts or fingernail warts is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Hpv can enter the skin through a cut or scrape. They are a cluster around the nails (fingernail or toenail). They appear as thickened, fissured, cauliflower-like skin around the nails. Nail-biting increases susceptibility to these warts.
At first, they are about the size of a pinhead smooth, shiny and virtually impossible to spot. But after a wee...more
Periungual warts also are known as nail warts or fingernail warts is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Hpv can enter the skin through a cut or scrape. They are a cluster around the nails (fingernail or toenail). They appear as thickened, fissured, cauliflower-like skin around the nails. Nail-biting increases susceptibility to these warts.
At first, they are about the size of a pinhead smooth, shiny and virtually impossible to spot. But after a wee...more
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BHMS, PG Diploma In Clinical Cosmetology...read more
Cosmetic Physician•Navi Mumbai
Corn, Warts, and Moles are not life-threatening. But they can be very ugly and uncomfortable. One should book an appointment with the cosmetic physician for spot removal. There are a number of methods for Corn, Warts, and Moles removal, which are safe and easy on pockets.
Corn, Warts, and Moles can be painful and disrupt in daily life. However, with the appropriate removing method, one can lead a normal and comfortable lifestyle.
Corn:
Corn typically appears at the bo...more
Corn, Warts, and Moles can be painful and disrupt in daily life. However, with the appropriate removing method, one can lead a normal and comfortable lifestyle.
Corn:
Corn typically appears at the bo...more
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What is a wart?
Warts are small, rough, hard, non-cancerous skin growth, usually having color similar to the color of rest of the skin and is caused when a type of human papillomavirus infects the top layer of the skin through damaged skin.
Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact.
Types of warts
Common warts: also known as verruca Vulgaris grow most often on the fingers, around the nails and on the back of hands (especially where skin breaks are ...more
Warts are small, rough, hard, non-cancerous skin growth, usually having color similar to the color of rest of the skin and is caused when a type of human papillomavirus infects the top layer of the skin through damaged skin.
Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact.
Types of warts
Common warts: also known as verruca Vulgaris grow most often on the fingers, around the nails and on the back of hands (especially where skin breaks are ...more
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Corns and calluses are defined as thickened and hardened areas of the skin, which are formed due to excess pressure, friction or rubbing in a particular area. They generally form at the bottom of the feet and can cause discomfort and pain while walking. Corns usually form on the sides and tops of toes. There are several variants of corn such as hard corn, soft corn and seed corns. Calluses typically form in areas which undergo high friction. It can appear on hands and feet. Read on to find more ...more
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Dear lybrate-user,
warts are actually benign growths on skin caused by a virus, which can appear nearly anywhere on the body and they differ in appearance, size, and shape.
Warts, in the past and even presently, are often treated locally with the help of some liquid or solution. Some cases are treated by cauterization (burning warts) by skin doctors. All such measures, it has been observed, are temporary; and warts reappear after some time with more in number. This is because this treatm...more
warts are actually benign growths on skin caused by a virus, which can appear nearly anywhere on the body and they differ in appearance, size, and shape.
Warts, in the past and even presently, are often treated locally with the help of some liquid or solution. Some cases are treated by cauterization (burning warts) by skin doctors. All such measures, it has been observed, are temporary; and warts reappear after some time with more in number. This is because this treatm...more
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Cosmetic Physician•Navi Mumbai
Everyone wants to have a bright and radiating skin. But blemishes and skin abnormalities are common and can occur due to lifestyle, diet or hormonal imbalances. Moles and warts are typical skin issues. But how do you tell them apart?
Moles What are they?
Hardly ever causing pain, they appear in many different colours and can be bumpy or flat. Most often of red, brown or black colour, they occur as a result of skin pigmentation called melanocytes. They can be caused due to dir...more
Moles What are they?
Hardly ever causing pain, they appear in many different colours and can be bumpy or flat. Most often of red, brown or black colour, they occur as a result of skin pigmentation called melanocytes. They can be caused due to dir...more
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