Why Do Warts Appear on the Abdomen?

Belly warts can appear for various reasons, from hormonal changes, aging effects, or due to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV is the main cause of warts on the skin, which can appear in areas such as the belly, hands, or genitals.

However, this is not the only cause, and that is why it is advisable to assess where the lesion came from. Here I will tell you what the main reasons for the appearance of warts on the skin are and how to prevent them.

What are warts?

Warts are skin lesions that appear as a result of skin thickening. Some warts are caused by HPV, in this case, it usually affects the epithelial cells leading to the swelling of the affected skin.

These lesions can appear in groups, but there are also cases where the lesion appears individually.

Having a wart on the belly can be due to several factors, even overweight. If you want to be certain about the origin of the lesion, it is best to go to a dermatologist.

Types of warts and why they appear

Depending on the appearance of the wart, its cause can be more defined. That is why it is advisable to assess the different types of lesions and their characteristics.

Types of warts

Filiform warts: They are characterized by being thin and elongated lesions, they can appear on the neck, abdomen, and in some cases on the face.
Common wart: It can be caused by HPV. In many cases, it is small, measuring less than 1 cm in diameter, its tone may be grayer.
Flat wart: It can appear in several areas of the body, it can even appear on the face. Sometimes they are soft to the touch and of a pale tone.
Genital wart: They are typical of HPV, they can appear on the skin of the external genitals as in the pubis. But they can also appear on internal genitals, such as the vaginal walls.

Causes

Weight gain.
The effect of the sun.
Viral causes.
And even hormonal changes can cause them.

How warts are transmitted

Something you should know is that, in case warts appear due to HPV, the means of transmission is by skin-to-skin contact with the affected area or with the mucosa.

The appearance of warts on the genitals is very typical of HPV, but when it comes to warts on the belly, the cause is not exclusive to this virus.

There is even a genetic predisposition to having warts on various parts of the body, and they are usually totally harmless.

On the other hand, there are causes such as diabetes or obesity that are also associated with the production of these lesions.

How to remove warts?

Now that you know a little more about why warts appear on the belly, it is important to assess some methods to eliminate them.

In the case of warts due to HPV, they usually disappear on their own after a few months. However, if you go to the dermatologist and they confirm that this is the cause, you can learn about various treatments.

Use of medications

When there are few warts and they are small in size, then the ideal treatment is based on the application of creams or ointments. They often need to be applied twice a day.

Some of these topical treatments include ingredients such as acetylsalicylic acid. Although the dermatologist can give you recommendations and instructions, the application can be done at home.

Cryotherapy

This is a method that allows removing warts by freezing the affected tissue. For this, the specialist applies a dose of liquid nitrogen, this causes the tissue to freeze and stop blood flow.

While it does not remove the wart instantly, it does cause the lesion to fall off after a few days. And the best thing is that it is a painless treatment.

Laser surgery

Warts on the belly generally do not appear in large quantities. Therefore, this treatment is not the most common, but it is still an option.

In this case, local anesthesia is applied, and an intervention that lasts a short time is performed. A beam of light or laser is directed that helps burn the wart tissue. The area may look red and hurt a little in the following days.

Adhesive tape

Undoubtedly, it is one of the simplest and safest ways to remove warts on the belly. What you have to do is apply adhesive tape to the wart for almost a week (leave it for 6 days).

Then you have to remove the adhesive tape and apply some water to the lesion. Finally, file the area to remove excess dead skin.

These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.

What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.

For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.

Click here to see what he did

Symptoms of warts

Belly warts or other parts of the skin known as common warts can cause inflammation, pain, or itching.

But when this happens, it is almost always because the lesion was manipulated improperly. Since generally, a wart does not cause discomfort beyond the aesthetic.

Can warts be prevented?

When warts are produced by HPV, they can be prevented. How are they prevented? By avoiding skin-to-skin contact with another person carrying the virus.

However, this is not always easy since even without appreciating warts, a person with this virus is capable of transmitting it.

What specialists suggest is to increase control with measures that facilitate safe sexual interaction because the main means of contagion is through sexual interaction.

So, what does it mean to have warts on the belly?

This will depend on the appearance of the wart, if it is rough to the touch and has a slightly swollen shape. In that case, it may be a lesion produced by the Human Papillomavirus.

However, a skin lesion in this area may be associated with other causes that I have already mentioned. Similarly, the best thing you can do is go to the doctor to know what type of wart it is and why it appeared.

Lastly… what should you do if you have HPV?