flat wart and filiform wart

Flat wart and filamentous wart differences include different causes, different parts of the disease, different symptoms, different numbers and distribution, different treatment methods. 1, different causes flat wart: mainly caused by HPV-3, 5 and other infections. These virus types tend to cause flat lesions on the surface of the skin. Filaminous wart: mostly caused by HPV-1, 2, 4, 7 and other infections. These virus types are more likely to form slender filiform or papillary processes. 2, the site of incidence of different flat warts: good hair in the face, back and forearm and other skin exposed parts, these areas are vulnerable to external stimulation and friction. Filiform warts: more common in the neck, forehead, eyelids and other parts, but also visible in the armpit, groin and other skin folds. Filaminous warts occur more widely, and often occur in soft skin or areas susceptible to friction. 3, different symptoms flat warts: flat raised papules, round or oval, smooth, hard surface, normal skin color or light brown. Flat warts onset suddenly, and often densely distributed, may be accompanied by mild itching. Filaminous warts: Benign verrucous growths that appear as filamentous projections on the skin or mucous membranes, grayish brown, brown, or yellow papules the size of soybeans or larger. Filamentary warts usually carry large amounts of keratin, making their surfaces rough or chaff. These lesions may be multiple and do not recede easily. 4. Number and distribution vary. Flat warts: Many sudden appearance, a large number and dense, scratching after the lesions can be beaded arrangement. Filamentary warts: usually alone or a small number of distribution, but may also appear in multiple parts. Its number and distribution range vary with individual differences. 5, different treatment methods flat warts: Treatments vary, including topical medications (such as salicylic acid ointment, vitamin A cream, etc.), physical therapy (such as CO2 laser, liquid nitrogen freezing, etc.) and surgical treatment. Specific treatment methods need to be determined according to the specific conditions of the patient and the doctor's advice. Filaminous warts: For smaller filamentous warts, they can be removed by freezing treatment, laser treatment, etc.; larger filamentous warts may need to be removed or removed by surgery. In addition, patients should also pay attention to protect the skin, balanced diet, regular rest, etc., in order to enhance the immunity of the body, promote the recovery of the disease. In summary, flat warts and filamentous warts in the etiology, location, symptoms, number and distribution of obvious differences. Patients should seek medical advice and follow the doctor's advice according to their own conditions.