Flat Warts

 

 

 

 

 

What Are Flat Warts?

Flat warts are benign skin growths that can occur in both children and adults. Flat warts are normally the size of the head on a pin, have flat tops and are pink, light brown, or light yellow in color. Flat warts usually appear on the face, underarms and legs as the result of shaving (in adults). Flat warts are usually found in clusters and can contain as many as 100 warts. Because of the large number, flat warts can be embarrassing and difficult to treat.

What Causes Flat Warts?

Flat warts, like other warts, are caused by the virus HPV (human papilloma virus) which enters the body through a break in the skin. This virus can be transmitted from person to person either by direct or indirect contact. In the case of flat warts, regular skin irritation (such as shaving) can add to the spread of the warts. 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 warts.

What Are the Symptoms of Flat Warts?

Flat warts appear flat, are the size of the head on a pin and are pink, light brown, or light yellow in color. They can appear as one single wart or as a cluster of as many as 100 warts. Flat warts are not usually painful unless they are physically irritated.

How Can I Prevent Flat Warts?

Good, consistent personal hygiene is the best 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. Try to avoid stress, which can weaken the immune system.

What Are the Treatments for Flat Warts?

Most doctors says that Flat warts will eventually disappear by themselves. 20% of all warts will disappear within six months and 60% disappear within two years. However, if you do not feel like waiting and/or your wart doesn't seem to be going away there are many over-the-counter, medical and alternative wart treatment options for flat warts:
1. Freezing with liquid nitrogen
2. Burning or cauterization with electricity or a laser
3. Injecting medicine into the warts
4. Topical prescription medications
5. Alternative treatments such as all-natural, safe and effective Wart-Free

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