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What Causes A Wart On The Neck?
Question: Hi,
Left side of my neck develop a wart. (see attached image if this is something else). Also a similar on the chest.
Is being they for almost a year.
No pain is felt in general or on touching, and it is very soft when touch.
What cause this and what to do to remove and prevent further to develop it.
BR
XXXX
Left side of my neck develop a wart. (see attached image if this is something else). Also a similar on the chest.
Is being they for almost a year.
No pain is felt in general or on touching, and it is very soft when touch.
What cause this and what to do to remove and prevent further to develop it.
BR
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Either warts or skin tags
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is either wart or skin tag.
Warts are a viral infection whereas skin tags are benign growths of the skin.
As far as treatment is concerned it is same for both.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get it removed by radiosurgery or electrocautery.
Warts are usually contacted by using infected persons towel, clothes or shaving instruments. To prevent its recurrence you need to avoid sharing of things.
Skin tags have no specific reason to occur except they are common in persons having insulin resistance and hypothyroidism.
Rule out these by getting your TSH and Fasting serum insulin levels checked.
I Hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Either warts or skin tags
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is either wart or skin tag.
Warts are a viral infection whereas skin tags are benign growths of the skin.
As far as treatment is concerned it is same for both.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get it removed by radiosurgery or electrocautery.
Warts are usually contacted by using infected persons towel, clothes or shaving instruments. To prevent its recurrence you need to avoid sharing of things.
Skin tags have no specific reason to occur except they are common in persons having insulin resistance and hypothyroidism.
Rule out these by getting your TSH and Fasting serum insulin levels checked.
I Hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks Dr. Asmeet,
I also gone through some online search, and it surely is skin tag and not wart.
I recently had Fasting serum insulin checked and it was found at the level of 108, which was told ok (But slight higher than the normal) and walking of atleast 30 minutes daily was recommended.
So the skin tag can be because of that or any other reason could be there part from that.
Any recommendation in the life style change?
Any special precaution for the skin tag?
Thanks
XXXXX
I also gone through some online search, and it surely is skin tag and not wart.
I recently had Fasting serum insulin checked and it was found at the level of 108, which was told ok (But slight higher than the normal) and walking of atleast 30 minutes daily was recommended.
So the skin tag can be because of that or any other reason could be there part from that.
Any recommendation in the life style change?
Any special precaution for the skin tag?
Thanks
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be related to increased insulin levels , go for lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Skin tags can be seen in normal individuals but they are also associated with insulin resistance and obesity.
In your case they can be related to higher insulin levels.
So life style modification is important to prevent their further occurence.
Go for regular walks, eat healthy, increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, decrease fat intake in your diet and reduce weight if you are overweight.
Can be related to increased insulin levels , go for lifestyle modification
Detailed Answer:
Skin tags can be seen in normal individuals but they are also associated with insulin resistance and obesity.
In your case they can be related to higher insulin levels.
So life style modification is important to prevent their further occurence.
Go for regular walks, eat healthy, increase the intake of fruits and vegetables, decrease fat intake in your diet and reduce weight if you are overweight.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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