Wart
Warts are small , non cancerous extra cell growth making the outer layer of the skin thick and hard .
Cause: infection of HPV virus.
People with low immunity, eczema or other chronic skin conditions or the ones who bite their nails or pick at hangnails are prone to getting warts.
Types of warts
- Common warts
- Filiform warts
- Flat warts
- Plantar warts
- Genital warts
Treatment
It may take as long as 2 years or even more for warts to Disapear on their own as your body fights them.
Some warts need to be treated.
- Burning and cutting – electrosurgery and curettage.
- Creams
- Cryosurgery
- Injections
- Cantharidin
Moles
Also called Nevi in medical terms. Caused by cluster of pigmented cellscells and are common type of skin growth. They can grow anywhere on the skin, group or alone.
It can be removed by your doctors/ dermatologist, only after proper consultation.
