Wart on Finger

Diagnosis: Wart on Finger

Wart on Finger

Clinical Presentation

Wart on Finger

Clinical History

Submitted by dermRounds Dermatology Network. Originally posted January 8, 2017.

Treatment

See case discussion.

Differential Diagnosis

• Seborrheic keratosis • Squamous cell carcinoma • Molluscum contagiosum • Corn/callus • Actinic keratosis

Key Learnings

• Caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) • Thrombosed capillaries appear as "black dots" • Spontaneous resolution in ~65% within 2 years in immunocompetent patients • Multiple treatment approaches often needed

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