Warts%20-%20cutaneous Signs and Symptoms
Introduction
- Occurs in 10% of children & young adults w/ greatest incidence in 12 to 16 years old children
- May regress spontaneously w/in 2 years in 40% of children
- May continue to increase in size & distribution & may become more resistant to treatment over time
Definition
- Also called verrucae, they are benign proliferation of skin caused by human papilloma virus (HPV)
Etiology
- Most common warts on the hands & feet are due to HPV types 1, 2, 4, 27 & 57
Pathophysiology
- HPV is usually transmitted by contact w/ skin of an infected individual or by transmission of virus living in warm, moist environment
- Autoinoculation may occur from traumatizing lesions by biting or scratching
- Incubation period is unknown but may range from months to years