Eliminación de verrugas

The most frequently seen common wart, also known as verruca vulgaris, can appear anywhere on the skin. They may present in clusters. These lesions are common on people of all ages, but especially in children to young adults. According to researchers at Johns Hopkins University, almost one-fourth all children between the ages of 5 and 18 develop some type of wart. Removing warts is a relatively simple process that quickly clears the patient’s skin of existing lesions.

Las verrugas suelen aparecer en las manos o los pies y son causadas por un tipo de virus del papiloma humano (VPH) presente en el cuerpo.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports they’re frequently seen on the patient’s hands or feet, including fingers and toes. However, some varieties of HPV cause the patient to develop papules on the anus, genitalia, or oral/mouth tissue. Genital warts are considered more serious and require medical treatment.

In addition to common warts, some patients see flat warts on the face or legs. They’re often small and thin and normally flesh-colored. They’re sometimes difficult to see. Genital warts are HPV-related and are a serious skin condition.

The American Cancer Society reports that more than 350,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with genital warts every year. HPV-6 and/or HPV-11 cause genital warts. Infection with HPV-16 and HPV-18 exposes the patient to other high-risk health conditions and diseases.

Researchers of Harvard University School of Medicine report that Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP) can cause these warts to grow in the trachea or bronchial tubes, or even in the lungs. A patient with this form of HPV can develop cancer of the larynx.

Although this condition is rare, a pregnant woman with genital HPV can infect her infant with HPV during its passage through the birth canal. Some babies develop fatal RRP and other HPV infections.

All warts are caused by some type of HPV. Some forms of HPV carry more risk to the patient. About 30 of these types are believed to play a part in sexually-transmitted diseases. Other types are implicated in the development of skin cancers.

Ciertas formas de alto riesgo implican el desarrollo de cánceres de cuello uterino o de ano. El VPH es altamente contagioso, y el portador propaga el virus a otra persona mediante el contacto piel con piel, incluyendo besos o diversas formas de contacto sexual.

According to Mayo Clinic, an HPV test is used by physicians to check for presence of HPV. Since the virus can cause cellular changes to the cervix, some doctors perform the test when a woman gets a Pap test. Almost 100% of all women diagnosed with cervical cancers are also infected with one or more specific HPV types. Most female patients of age 30 and older should be tested for HPV on a regular basis. If the Pap and HPV tests are negative, the patient’s risk of developing cervical cancer is considered low.

Most patients are surprised to learn that about 90% of diagnosed squamous cell cancers of the anus are related to HPV infection. In addition 70% of cancers of the vulva and 70% of vaginal cancers are also the result of HPV-related causes. About 60% of penile cancers are related to HPV infection.

Algunos pacientes pueden portar ciertas formas de VPH pero, si no hay síntomas, el médico generalmente opta por no tratar la condición viral del paciente. Sin embargo, los cambios celulares precancerosos se tratan después de que el médico los diagnostica. Las verrugas genitales pueden dejarse sin tratar en ciertos casos, pero la mayoría de los médicos aconsejan el tratamiento. Aunque el tratamiento de las verrugas sintomáticas no cura la infección por VPH del paciente, este puede sentirse mejor al eliminar las verrugas a medida que aparecen.

Según los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC), los tratamientos para las verrugas genitales de uso frecuente incluyen medicamentos tópicos, inmunomoduladores, crioterapia, extirpación quirúrgica o terapia con láser.

Sí. Las verrugas se contagian por contacto. El contacto íntimo, como besar a otra persona, puede propagarlas. Estrechar la mano de una persona con verrugas puede propagar el VPH.

Posiblemente. Una persona con muchas lesiones puede tener un trastorno o condición grave relacionada con el sistema inmunitario. Es importante consultar a un dermatólogo certificado de inmediato. Goodman Dermatology, una práctica dermatológica experimentada y certificada, acepta nuevos pacientes con preocupaciones sobre cualquier tipo de verrugas.

Most varieties of warts aren’t painful. However, plantar warts, a contagious type of wart that grows on the heel or soles of feet, do cause pain. The lesions feel rough to the touch. The patient may notice tiny black dots, or burst capillaries, as the plantar wart starts to develop. These lesions burrow into the skin’s layers and are almost impossible to remove without dermatological assistance.

No. Todas las verrugas son el resultado de un tipo de VPH. Una vez que el paciente está infectado con el virus, es posible que reaparezcan nuevas lesiones.

Most warts cause embarrassment, some cause serious health risks, and others cause pain. It’s important to work with a board-certified dermatologist to diagnose and treat warts.

If you are seeking wart removal in North Atlanta and North Georgia, contact us today. Goodman Dermatology can help you find relief and achieve lasting skin clarity.