Warts on the neck are lesions that can arise due to situations such as soft fibroids, filiform warts, seborrheic keratosis or molluscum contagiosum, for example.
Depending on the cause of this condition, warts on the neck can also be accompanied by symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling and pain in the area of the lesions.
In the presence of warts on the neck, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist or general practitioner, to make the diagnosis and indicate the appropriate treatment, which can be done with the use of medicines in the form of ointments or gels containing salicylic acid or lactic acid, for example. .
The main causes of warts on the neck are:
1. Fibroma mole
Soft fibroma, or acrochordon, is characterized by small warts on the neck that can grow quickly, cause no symptoms and are most often benign. Understand better about soft fibroma.
The appearance of soft fibroids may be related to genetic factors or insulin resistance, and can be seen, most of the time, in people with diabetes or metabolic syndrome.
What to do: Generally, no type of treatment is necessary for soft fibroids. However, in some cases, the dermatologist can remove the soft fibroid through a simple surgical procedure or cryosurgery, a procedure that involves applying liquid nitrogen to the wart, causing the lesion to fall within 1 week.
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2. Filiform wart
Filiform wart is a type of lesion that causes warts to appear on the neck in a shape that looks like long threads or fingers, and can also appear on the eyelids, lips, nose or chin.
Like other types of warts, filiform warts can also be caused by the HPV virus, being transmitted through direct contact with these lesions in areas of the skin with scratches, dry skin, ingrown toenails or wounds, for example.
What to do: Filiform wart treatment can be done with the use of creams or ointments based on acetylsalicylic and/or lactic acid, which must be prescribed by the dermatologist and applied to the wart.
In addition, some home remedies, such as placing adhesive tape, tea tree essential oil or nail polish directly on the lesions, also help to remove filiform warts. Check out other home remedies to remove warts.
3. Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes the appearance of small, rounded skin-colored or red balls, similar to warts, on the neck, which may itch or become swollen. Learn more about the symptoms of molluscum contagiosum.
What to do: The dermatologist may recommend the use of ointments, such as tretinoin, salicylic acid or podophyllotoxin, or recommend cryotherapy, curettage or laser to avoid transmitting the virus to other people, the appearance of new lesions or even for aesthetic reasons.
4. Seborrheic keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is a lesion that is a benign brown or black skin lesion, similar in appearance to warts on the neck, head, chest or back. Learn more about seborrheic keratosis.
Seborrheic keratosis lesions are caused by the multiplication of immature keratinocytes, which are cells present in the outer layer of the skin that guarantee the protection, resistance and elasticity of the skin, being more common in people over 50 years of age.
What to do: Seborrheic keratosis usually does not need treatment. However, the dermatologist can recommend treatments such as cryotherapy or chemical cauterization, especially in cases where seborrheic keratosis is itchy, painful, inflamed or causes aesthetic discomfort.
5. Ceratoacantoma
Keratoacanthoma is a type of benign skin tumor, characterized by wart-like lesions that can appear on the neck, lips, nose, head or other area more exposed to the sun.
This type of lesion is round, pink or skin-colored, and grows quickly until a lump is formed with a central keratin plug, giving it an appearance similar to a volcano.
What to do: Treatment is usually carried out through surgical excision of the keratoacanthoma, which, once removed, is sent for analysis. In addition, the doctor may also recommend curettage or micrographic surgery.
6. Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that appears in the most superficial layer of the skin, and is characterized by rough and painful lesions, similar to warts on the neck, face, arms or legs.
Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin occurs mainly due to chronic exposure to sunlight or frequent use of tanning beds, for example.
What to do: the treatment indicated by the doctor may include Mohs surgery, which consists of removing the visible part of the tumor; excisional surgery, where all cancerous tissue is removed, as well as a region around the lesion; or even with radiotherapy. See the treatments recommended for squamous cell carcinoma.
