Types of Warts

Warts can grow anywhere on the body. They are most common among children and young adults.

There are five kinds of warts. They look different and form on different parts of the body.

A wart can grow anywhere.  They are most common in young children and some young adults.  Although people of any age can have warts.  You usually don’t find them on older adults\

There are different kinds of warts.  Here are the five kinds.  Each one may look different and come in different forms depending on what part of the body they are located.  Many people develop warts that are the same kind but look differently.

Here is a list:

  Common wart – this grows mostly on your hands and knees but they can be anywhere on your body.  The are rough, and shaped line a half circle.  They are usually a darker color than your skin.

  Plantar wart – these grow on the bottom on your feet.  These are hard and grow inward in your foot.  They usually have a white center.  When you have one you will feel a hard spot and also feels like you are stepping on a small stone.

  Flat Wart – this usually grown on the face and your arms.  They are smaller and flat.  These many times are the same color as your skin or maybe a yellowish clor.

  Filiform wart – These are usually found around the nose, mouth area.  They are the same color as your skin and have thread like pieces which stick out from it.

  Periungual wart – these grow around the toenails and fingers.  They are rough bumps and can cause your nail to stop growing or grow unusual.

  Genital Warts – these are found in the genital area and can vary in size and shape.