Filiform warts are fleshy, thin, benign, long skin growths or warts that are typically of skin color. They affect people with human papilloma virus infections. The warts get their name due to their unusual filiform projections like shape. They typical develop on the face, particularly the lips, eyelids, and the neck. However, they can also… Continue reading Filiform Wart
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Vesicular Rash
Vesicular rashes refer to the blisters that appear on the skin surface due to a viral infection. These rashes normally arise in about all parts of the skin of people. The rashes also occur in the skin areas where there is a mucous membrane. The word “vesicular” emanates from a Latin term “vesiculum” which means… Continue reading Vesicular Rash
Cauliflower Wart
Warts are benign, coarse, small growths or lesions on skin. Cauliflower wart is a type of wart that develops due to human papilloma virus (HPV) infection. It is the most common kind of wart. The wart looks like a cauliflower and hence the name. Cauliflower wart is caused by infections with HPV type 1, 4,… Continue reading Cauliflower Wart
Tinea Manuum (Hand Fungus)
Infection of the hands by dermatophytes fungi is known as tinea manuum. Like most skin infection by dermatophytes, tinea manuum is also superficial and affects just the uppermost skin layer. Symptoms of tinea manuum Listed below are a few common signs and symptoms of tinea manuum: The rash on skin has reddish raised borders with… Continue reading Tinea Manuum (Hand Fungus)