BODY WARTS

Body warts are small skin growths that are typically rough in texture and are usually painless. They typically appear on hands, knees, elbows, and the face. While they are generally harmless, they can sometimes cause discomfort and aesthetic concerns.

Body warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This virus can be transmitted through small cracks and wounds on the skin.

Body warts are typically hard, raised, and rough. They can be the same color as the surrounding skin or darker and sometimes contain black dots.

Yes, body warts are contagious. They can spread from person to person through direct skin contact or from shared surfaces. There's a risk of transmission from shared objects or in public places.

Yes, body warts can occur at any age. However, children and adolescents, those with weakened immune systems, and those who have not been previously exposed to the HPV virus are more susceptible.

Yes, in some cases, body warts can disappear on their own. However, this usually takes time and can sometimes last for years. Most warts are stubborn and require treatment.

What Are the Side Effects of Body Warts Treatment?

Laser therapy, electrocautery, and radiofrequency can typically cause pain, redness, swelling, bruising, and skin discoloration. Less commonly, infection, scarring, and loss of sensation in the treated area can also occur. Topical treatments generally cause skin irritation, redness, burning, itching, or peeling, and can also cause skin irritation by affecting the surrounding healthy skin. The side effects of cryotherapy are usually pain, redness, swelling, and bruising; in more serious cases, there can be permanent skin discoloration or scar formation. Immunotherapy usually leads to mild and temporary side effects, which can include redness, blisters, itching, or peeling of the skin. More serious side effects could be systemic reactions or pain at the site of the vaccination.

Untreated body warts generally grow larger and can spread. They can also cause discomfort and pain. If warts are not treated, they can spread to other family members over time.

To prevent the spread of body warts, pay attention to your personal hygiene, avoid touching warts directly, and use bandages over cuts or wounds.

Home wart treatment methods include over-the-counter topical medications. However, these types of medications often lead to a waste of time and allow the warts to spread more.

Body warts usually grow and spread over time. If the warts continue to grow, cause pain, bleed, or change color, this could indicate that the warts are getting worse.

There is a direct connection between hand warts and body warts because both types of warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). This virus has hundreds of types, and different types cause different kinds of warts. However, usually, specific types of HPV are responsible for hand and body warts.

Yes, body warts can be more common in children and adolescents. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the virus that causes body warts, can easily be transmitted, and children often don't wear clothing that protects their bodies or are often naked, which makes them more vulnerable. Additionally, children's immune systems are usually less developed than adults', making them more prone to warts.

A doctor specialized in warts can usually diagnose body warts by looking at their appearance. A skin biopsy can be made in doubtful cases.

Body warts do not cause cancer.

Yes, there is a relationship between the immune system and warts. Individuals with a weak immune system are more prone to warts and treating warts can be more difficult.

The HPV vaccine provides protection against specific types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) that typically cause genital warts and some types of cancer. However, the types of HPV that often cause body warts (typically HPV type 1, 2, 4, 27, and 57) are not included in HPV vaccines. Therefore, HPV vaccines do not provide protection against body warts.

The diagnosis and treatment of body warts can be performed by specialist doctors experienced in this field. If you have body warts and want to get treated, you can apply to our center in Silivri. Under the management of Op. Dr. Eser Ağar, we have comprehensive experience and equipment in the diagnosis and treatment of warts.

Prices for body warts treatment vary depending on the extent of the warts, their size, and the anesthesia to be applied. To get information about prices, you can send a clear photo of your warts to the phone number 0 850 490 14 78. We can get in touch with you, evaluate your situation, and determine the price.

After body warts treatment, the care of the treated area is very important. Be careful to keep the area clean and dry. If the wart does not completely pass or symptoms do not improve, it is important to come back for an examination. Paying attention to your personal hygiene and caring for your skin health to prevent the reformation of warts is important.

After body warts treatment, there is a risk of treated warts recurring. The recurrence of warts means the emergence of new warts caused by HPV persisting under the skin. You can take some precautions to prevent this. Be careful not to share your personal items (towels, slippers, shoes, etc.) with others. It's also important to pay attention to skin hygiene, washing and drying regularly. These precautions can help prevent the spread of the virus and the formation of new warts.