Types of HPV Warts

The name human papillomavirus (HPV) stems from the word papilloma, which means wart. There are over 100 types of HPV, many of which cause benign warts to develop on the skin or mucous membranes within the body. All warts are HPV warts, but only some types develop as a result of sexual contact. Take a closer look at the types of warts HPV can produce.
Wart Appearance

HPV warts are either cutaneous (on the skin) or mucosal (on mucosal surfaces). There are several types of warts that can develop as a result of an HPV infection:

• Common warts: These are raised, dome-shaped warts that are often grayish-brown in color and have a rough surface with small black dots. Common warts are usually found on hands, fingers, knees, and elbows. 
• Flat warts: HPV flat warts are smooth, flat bumps that are very small (about the size of a pinhead) and may be pink, yellow, or light brown in color. Sometimes, they cluster together in groups. They often grow on the face, arms, hands, or knees. 
• Plantar warts: HPV plantar warts are hard and grainy to the touch. Mostly found on the bottoms of the feet, these warts may be painful when walking. 
• Filiform warts: These are long, thin warts that typically grow around the mouth, eyes, or nose. 
• Genital warts: Genital warts are usually skin-colored or a bit darker. They may appear as single warts or in small clusters that look like cauliflower. They can be raised, flat, rough, or smooth.                                                Visit for more info: https://hpvhub.com/types-of-hpv-warts/