Filiform Warts

 

 

 

 

 

What Are Filiform Warts?

Filiform warts are long, narrow protruding warts made up of multiple thin projectile-like growths. Filiform warts normally appear around the eyes, face, neck, mouth, lips and under the arms. This type of wart is usually benign and easy to eliminate.

What Causes Filiform Warts?

Filiform warts are caused by HPV (the human papilloma virus) which usually enters the body through a break in the skin. Filiform warts are normally spread by sharing towels or products associated with facial use. Each persons body and immune system is different and will react differently when exposed to the HPV virus. Not everyone exposed to the virus will develop filiform warts.

What Are the Symptoms of Filiform Warts?

The symptoms of filiform warts can be itching, bleeding or spreading of the warts. This is because of how the filiform wart protrudes from the skins surface. Filiform warts located in areas that are routinely rubbed or irritated can become infected, painful and spread to other areas. Filiform warts are benign but should be treated to avoid any irritation, infection and/or spreading.

How Can I Prevent Filiform Warts?

To prevent filiform warts, practicing good personal hygiene is a great place to start. Also, eating a balanced diet of food high in vitamins A, C and E will help strengthen the body's immune system against the virus that causes filiform warts. Try to avoid stress, which can weaken the immune system.

What Are the Treatments for Filiform Warts?

Most doctors says that filiform warts will eventually disappear by themselves. 20% of all warts will disappear by themselves within six months. However, filiform warts can be socially troublesome because they are usually located on the face. If your filiform wart has become irritated, infected or is spreading to other areas there are many over-the-counter, medical and alternative wart removal options available:
1. Over-the-counter treatments found in the local pharmacy
2. Freezing with liquid nitrogen
3. Burning with electricity or a laser
4. Cutting the wart off
5. Injecting medicine into the wart
6. Topical prescription medication
7. Alternative treatments such as all-natural, safe and effective Wart-Free

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