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Diagnosis of Warts
Warts are usually diagnosed through a clinical evaluation rather than by extensive testing. In most cases, a healthcare professional can identify them by their characteristic appearance, location, and behavior over time. Warts are caused…
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Symptoms of Warts
The symptoms of warts are usually caused by a localized infection of the skin or mucous membranes with human papillomavirus, or HPV. The most typical signs are small, firm growths that may be rough,…
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What are Warts
Warts are small, localized growths of skin caused by infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV. They arise in the outer layers of the skin or, in some cases, on moist mucosal surfaces, where the…
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FAQ about Vitiligo
This FAQ explains what vitiligo is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what treatment options can help. It also addresses common concerns about long-term outlook, risk factors, and questions people often have…
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Prevention of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a disorder in which pigment-producing cells, called melanocytes, are damaged or lost, leading to sharply demarcated patches of lighter skin. Whether vitiligo can be fully prevented is not currently established. In most…
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Treatment for Vitiligo
What treatments are used for vitiligo? The condition is managed with a combination of topical medications, light-based therapy, procedures such as skin grafting in selected cases, and supportive measures that reduce contrast and help…
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Causes of Warts
What causes warts? In most cases, warts develop because of infection with human papillomavirus, or HPV, a group of viruses that alters the growth pattern of skin cells and produces a localized, thickened lesion.…