What does a thread-like wart look like?
Disease description:
Recently, several small bumps the size of rice grains have appeared on my neck. I suspect they may be caused by thread-like warts. What do thread-like warts look like?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Filiform warts, medically termed as filiform warts or digitate warts, are a special type of common warts primarily caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection of the skin and mucous membranes. They have distinctive physical characteristics, mainly presenting as slender, thread-like or papillomatous skin projections. These lesions may appear brown or black, with a small diameter but varying in length from several millimeters to a few centimeters. Filiform warts commonly occur on sensitive skin areas such as the neck, armpits, and eyelids. They appear as single or multiple soft, thread-like projections resembling tiny upright pegs. The color is usually similar to that of normal skin or light brown. These projections are often rich in keratin, giving the surface a rough or scaly appearance. They are persistent and may remain for months or even years without regression.
