They may itch. Long and slender growths that occur on the eyelids, armpits, neck and are usually found on overweight, middle-aged people. These are warts that are found on the soles of the feet. They can be painful due to foot pressure. Treatment for the above types of warts consists of liquid nitrogen to freeze the wart solid and after a blister forms, the wart lifts off.
Genital warts are soft warts that grow in and around the entrance of the vagina, anus and penis.
Genital warts are transmitted by sexual contact and are caused by the papilloma virus. There has been a link between women with genital warts and the incidence of cervical cancer. A woman that has had genital warts should be screened for cervical cancer by having a PAP smear. Treatment for genital warts consists of laser, electric cautery or surgical removal. If your question was not addressed, please click here.