The skin growths in the image look very much like common warts (verrucae).
They usually appear as:
- Small, rough, raised bumps
- Flesh-colored, white, or slightly yellow
- Sometimes with tiny black dots (these are small clotted blood vessels)
- Often found on fingers, hands, and feet
⚠️ What Causes Them?
Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters through tiny cuts in the skin and causes extra skin cells to grow.
They are:
- Usually not dangerous
- Contagious through direct contact
- More common in children and teens
- Often harmless but can spread if scratched or picked
🚨 When Should You Be Concerned?
Seek medical advice if:
- The growth bleeds easily
- It changes color, size, or shape quickly
- It becomes very painful
- It doesn’t improve after several months
- You have diabetes or a weakened immune system
- You’re unsure whether it’s a wart or something else
Rarely, certain skin growths that look like warts could be something more serious, so professional evaluation is important if you’re unsure.
🩺 Treatment Options
- Over-the-counter salicylic acid treatments
- Cryotherapy (freezing) at a clinic
- Prescription creams
- Minor in-office removal procedures
Avoid cutting or burning them yourself — that can cause infection or spreading.
If you’d like, I can also explain:
- How to treat warts safely at home
- How to tell the difference between a wart and something more serious
- Prevention tips to stop them from spreading
Just let me know 👋