The following are the most important conditions or complications that may be contributed to by viral warts: Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96). Respiratory distress in newborns with laryngeal papillomatosis (papillomas in the larynx). Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Frequent recurrence of viral warts Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48). Anogenital carcinomas Anal carcinoma (anal … Viral Warts: Secondary Diseases
Viral warts can be classified as follows: Without degenerative tendency Verruca vulgaris (vulgar wart; HPV 1, 2, 3, 4). Verruca plantaris (synonyms: Plantar wart, deep plantar wart/foot wart, Myrmecia; HPV 1, 4). Verruca plana (flat wart; HPV 3, 10, 28, 41). Mosaic warts (HPV 2) Filiform warts (thin, filiform warts; HPV 7; common in butchers). … Viral Warts: Classification
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin [warts of different types] Mucous membranes Oral cavity Genital region [condylomata acuminata (synonym: genital warts)] Anal region [Condylomata acuminata] Square brackets [ ] indicate possible pathological (pathological) physical … Viral Warts: Examination
Laboratory diagnosis is usually not required. 2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Detection of viral DNA by biopsy material. Human pallioma virus DNA detection (from biopsy material)HPV types are divided into two groups based on their potential to … Viral Warts: Test and Diagnosis
Therapeutic target Elimination of the warts Therapy recommendations Mechanical (keratolysis/detachment of horn cells with curettage/scraping) or Chemical ablation (dell warts, verrucae vulgaris) with salicylic acid – of the further (see below). Condyloma therapy (condylomata) in pregnancy: wait, because high spontaneous remission rates (further recommendations see below). See also under “Surgical therapy” and “Other therapy” (eg, … Viral Warts: Drug Therapy
Note: In children, two-thirds of all warts disappear within 2 years both with and without specific therapy.Conclusion:Verrucae vulgares (“common warts“) do not always require mandatory treatment because of self-limitation. 1st order Surgical removal of the wart(s) as ultima ratio. Electrocoagulation Laser therapy Blunt detachment Further notes Dell warts (epithelioma molluscum, epithelioma contagiosum, molluscum contagiosum): of … Viral Warts: Surgical Therapy
To prevent viral warts, attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors.Behavioral causes Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking) Drug use (marijuana use). Promiscuity (sexual contact with frequently changing partners). Transmission in the swimming pool, sauna, during sports is possible Medication Immunosuppressants – drugs that suppress the immune system. Long-term use of contraceptives (contraceptives).
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate viral warts: Leading symptoms Sharply defined roundish proliferation of the epidermis (upper skin) with hyperkeratosis (excessive keratinization). Usually painless; however, if warts appear on the foot, they can be painful (verruca plantaris, plantar warts) Warts can be located anywhere on the body.However, they are common on the hands … Viral Warts: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Viral warts are caused by human papillomaviruses.The virus can enter the skin through the slightest lesions and then colonizes the cells of the basal layer. There, gene replication occurs and copies are passed on to all progeny cells. The wart is formed. In the upper cell layers there is an enormous … Viral Warts: Causes
General measures Observance of the general hygiene measures! Genital hygiene Once a day, the genital area should be washed with a pH neutral care product. Washing several times a day with soap, intimate lotion or disinfectant destroys the natural acid mantle of the skin. Pure water dries out the skin, frequent washing irritates the skin. … Viral Warts: Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of viral warts. Family history Social history What is your occupation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What complaints have you noticed? How long have these complaints existed? Where did you notice the skin changes? Are they changing in appearance, getting … Viral Warts: Medical History
Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Senile/oily warts (seborrheic keratosis); there are three types of senile warts: Flat type Knotty type Pedunculated type Lichen (lichen), unspecified. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Neoplasms Benign (benign) tumors such as fibroma, keratoacanthoma. Malignant (malignant) tumors such as spindle cell carcinoma.
