Wart on Finger

Diagnosis: Wart on Finger

Wart on Finger

Clinical Presentation

Wart on Finger

Clinical History

Rough, keratotic papule. Common on hands and feet. Spread by direct contact.

Treatment

Salicylic acid, cryotherapy, cantharidin. Refractory: intralesional immunotherapy, bleomycin.

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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