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How to distinguish skin tags and filiform warts in appearance


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Dermatophytes and filamentous warts are distinguished in appearance mainly by shape, base condition, quantity, growth position, touch, etc. 1. Morphological dermatophytes are usually soft, slender protrusions, mostly brown or pale, with smooth surface; filamentous warts are slender filamentous warts, mostly brown or brown in color, and hard in texture. Dermatophytes are more regular in shape and consistent in overall; The filamentous wart is often more slender, like a silk thread. 2, the base of the skin is relatively narrow, and the surrounding skin connection is loose; the base of the filamentous wart is slightly wider, and the skin connection is relatively close. 3, the number of skin is generally scattered in the distribution, the number may be small; filamentous warts sometimes multiple, easy to appear in pieces. 4. Dermatophytes can occur in many parts of the body, such as the neck, armpit, groin, etc.; filamentous warts are common on the face, neck, etc. 5. Dermatophytes are soft and elastic to the touch; filamentous warts are hard to touch. Note that there may be errors in your own judgment, and there may be similarities between the two. If there is any doubt about abnormal protrusions on the skin, seek medical advice promptly, and be accurately identified and diagnosed by a professional doctor in order to take appropriate treatment measures.