What filiform warts look like

Filiform warts are a type of common warts and have the appearance of elongated raised warts with keratinized tips. After infection with the human papilloma virus, the patient may develop warts on the skin and mucous membranes, which are benign. They may be found on the eyelids, neck, and forehead. In some patients, the lesions are invisible to the naked eye, and in others, warts may appear on the skin. The warts are usually brownish-gray or normal-skinned and appear as single, filamentous, raised strips of flesh that are keratinized at the tip and have the appearance of a small dime. The appearance of such small dots on the body should be alerted to filiform warts, some patients can subside by themselves, if the lesions continue to grow, you can apply 5-fluorouracil ointment, imiquimod ointment and other treatments, and if necessary, the use of cryotherapy or laser treatment. It is advisable to pay more attention to the observation of the patient, the appearance of abnormality in time to consult the doctor for examination and treatment.