Filiform Warts

Filiform warts are elongated, thin skin lesions, shaped like small projections that stick out from the skin, caused by the human papillomavirus. They frequently appear around the eyes, nose, mouth, and neck, where the skin is thinner.

Characteristics: They have a fine and sometimes branched appearance, are usually the color of the skin or slightly darker, and can grow in isolation or in groups. They are transmitted through contact and, at times, tend to multiply over time.

When is it worth having them reviewed? If they grow, multiply, bleed, or change in appearance, or if their location is bothersome or unsightly, it's worth an evaluation to confirm what they are and rule out other lesions.

Which specialist treats them? The dermatologist is the appropriate professional to examine these lesions and offer guidance on the available options. Before trying to remove them on your own, the safest thing is to have this specialist review them.