Digitate wart

Digitate or filiform warts are warts that often appear on the eyelids, lips, face, or neck.[1]

A filiform wart on the eyelid.

The warts tend to grow directly outwards from the skin. They have a spiky, thread-like or finger-like appearance. They sometimes look and feel like tiny brushes, making them especially uncomfortable for the patient.[2][3]

As with other wart types, a number of treatments are available, including laser therapy, cryotherapy, salicylic acid, and other topical treatments.[3]

References

  1. "Warts - Dermatologic Disorders - Merck Manuals Professional Edition". merck.com.
  2. "Warts: Overview". National Center for Biotechnology, Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care. November 7, 2019 via www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
  3. "Warts". Harvard Health.
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