HPV is the shortened form of Human Papilloma Virus that causes warts. There are over 100s of varieties of HPV but not all of them are harmful. Only certain strains cause infection and warts (on the genitals and throat). There are some HPV that cause planter warts on your feet and some other types causes warts on the face. Genital warts are commonly seen in young adults or adolescents when they try to explore sex on different people. HPV infection can be cured by effective medications and surgical procedure.
Types of warts caused by HPV :
As said earlier, more than hundreds of strains of HPV exist and only some of them are responsible for causing infection. Our body is tuned to fight HPV infection through strong immune system. Warts differ in size and shape according to the type of virus that has caused it.
- Genital Warts :
This type of HPV infection looks like tiny cauliflower like lesions or bumps on your genitals. It occurs both in men (on the tip of penis or scrotum) and women (on the vulva or near the anus). Genital warts can increase the risk of getting anal cancer.
- Common Warts :
This type of warts is seen in the form of raised lesions and they mostly occur on the hands and elbows. They do not cause any discomfort or pain but a nuisance for cosmetic purpose. They exist as rough tiny structures on the body.
- Plantar Warts :
They commonly occur on the feet or on the heels. It develops due to increased pressure on the heels or feet while wearing tight shoes. It may cause pain.
- Flat Warts :
They occur on your face and neck areas in the form of flat raised lesions. Often it is seen in children and young adults.
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