What kind of wart looks like cauliflower?

Common warts are rough in texture and can vary in size from a pinhead to pea size. Some common warts contain tiny, seed-like black dots. A common wart that resembles a cauliflower in appearance is known as a butcher’s wart.

What skin growth looks like cauliflower?

A wart is a small, skin growth often resembling a cauliflower or blister. It typically occurs on the hands or feet, but can develop in other locations. Warts are caused by a viral infection, specifically one of the many types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

What does a seborrheic keratosis look like?

Seborrheic keratoses are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths (lesions) look waxy or scaly and slightly raised. They appear gradually, usually on the face, neck, chest or back.

What triggers seborrheic keratosis?

It’s not clear what exactly causes seborrheic keratoses. They tend to run in families, so genes may be a cause. Normal skin aging plays a role because the growths are more common with age. Too much sun exposure may also play a role.

What causes cauliflower-like warts?

Genital warts are small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are many kinds of HPV.

What is a planters wart look like?

Plantar warts often look like circular spots of thick, callused skin. These spots will typically have tiny black dots on the surface, which are actually bits of dried blood. Plantar warts are usually flat and grow inwards as pressure from walking is applied to them. This often leads to pain.

What does a skin Barnacle look like?

Seborrheic keratoses are typically tan or brown, but can vary in color. They are thick and can have a warty or waxy texture, often referred to as the “skin barnacles,” referencing their appearance to barnacles stuck on a boat. Their size can be a fraction of an inch to larger than a half-dollar.

Can you pick off a seborrheic keratosis?

Most seborrheic keratoses do not cause any symptoms and do not require treatment, however, many people are bothered by their cosmetic appearance and want them removed. The growths should not be scratched off. This does not remove the growths and can lead to bleeding and possible secondary infection.

Does seborrheic keratosis spread?

The consistent feature of seborrheic keratoses is their waxy, pasted-on or stuck-on look. The look is often compared to brown candle wax that was dropped onto the skin. They may be unsightly, especially if they begin to appear on the face. These are not contagious and do not spread.

What is the best way to get rid of seborrheic keratosis?

Freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be an effective way to remove a seborrheic keratosis.

What is a Pedunculated wart?

Pedunculated warts are unattractive but harmless skin alterations, corresponding to millimeter large nodules, individually located at the neck, especially in armpits or groins. Depending on the predispostion they develop suddenly, sometimes in large numbers.