Filiform warts are long, narrow, and rapidly growing tumors found in the outer skin layer. These tumors are considered noncancerous and pose no real danger. Filiform warts are usually finger-like in shape and project themselves from the skin.
They can be located in the face, eyelid, nose, lips, chin, and neck.
They are more common in elder children than in any other age group. They may sometimes itch or even bleed if they become irritated. This usually happens when they are scratched or when they are accidentally rubbed against clothing.
A filiform wart is caused by a viral infection. This viral infection is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). It is contagious and may be transmitted via physical contact.
Filiform warts generally go away without medical intervention after several months or after a few years.
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