viral warts Flashcards
what causes viral warts
human papilloma virus in the EPIDERMAL layer of the skin
how is it spread
sexual transmission
autoinoculation if scratched
incubation period of hpv
up to 12 months
types of hpv warts
common plantar plane filliform mucosal
describe the common wart
papules w/ hyperkeratotic surface 1mm-1cm wide
resemble cauliflower
fingers toes
plantar warts
aka verrucas
painful and grow inwards
sole of foot
plane
flat surface
inoculated by shaving and scratching so have pseudokoebnar response
face hands shins
filliform warts
finger like warts that are have stal like appearance
face, eyelid
mucosal
affect cheeks and lipss
general wart appearancw
hard
black dot in middle d/2 cap thrombosis
dg
pinpoint clot when surface is removed
skin biopsy
dx
skin cancer
seborrheic keratosis
rx
topical
cryotherapy
electrosurgery
topical wart rx is?
salicylic acid
once a day
works o70%
cryotherapy
once every two weeks for 3-4 months
white scar formation
