Flat warts

Flat warts often affect the hands, face, legs, neck or arms. They often are of reddish-brown color appearing as a small lump on the surface of the skin. Their growth can result in a cluster formation of twenty to hundred warts. Flat warts can be transferred directly or indirectly from one person to another through cuts, cracks, abrasions or other types of skin eruptions. When diagnosed in its early stage, flat warts can be treated effectively. At a later stage if the progression results to the formation of a cluster, it can lead to a malignant tumor or cancer. The appearance of flat warts do not involve pain or any symptoms which often results in many people not seeking medical advice until it has progresssed to a more advance stage.  Treatment for flat warts can be done when diagnosed early with over-the-counter products such as silver nitrate, salicylic acid, and other types of cream which usually burn the dead skin allowing the wart to fall. If the warts are large lazer treatment or surgery can often be performed and most recommended.