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wartProtuberance composed of a local overgrowth of skin. The common wart (Verruca vulgaris) is due to a virus infection. It usually disappears spontaneously within two years, but can be treated with peeling applications, burning away (cautery), freezing (cryosurgery), or laser treatment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1) The infecting agent is the double-stranded DNA-containing human papilloma virus (HPV), with deep plantar warts being associated with HPV-1 and most other common warts elsewhere on the body being associated with HPV4. The VV, or common wart, is classically described as a white, firm, exophytic lesion with a stippled or papillary surface, and is found most commonly on the labial mucosa and vermilion border of the lips. All treatments for common warts attempt to destroy infected cells, with common approaches including liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy), topically applied acids, electrosurgery, cantharidin application, and laser ablation. |
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