Comharthaí an ghalair

• One or more small fás craiceannrough, well-defined, usually appearing on the hands, toes, sole of the foot, face, elbows, knees or back;
• Beaga poncanna dubha in the outgrowth. These black dots are not the “roots” of the wart, but rather small blood vessels that have formed due to the rapid growth of the wart;
• Sometimes itching;
• Sometimes pain (especially with a plantar wart).

Nótaí. Plantar warts can be confused with adharca. However, the latter are free of black dots. Additionally, corns are usually located on areas of skin that experience pressure or friction. The doctor or dermatologist can make the correct diagnosis.

Daoine i mbaol

• An clann agus agus déagóirí, especially those who have a brother, a sister, classmates who have a wart.
• People whose skin tends to dry out and crack, as well as those who suffer from sweating iomarcach cosa.
• Daoine le córas imdhíonachta lag. This can in particular be caused by a disease (cancer, HIV infection, etc.) or by drugs (especially immunosuppressants). Also, in these people, warts are often more difficult to treat.

Fachtóirí riosca

Do warts plantar only: walking barefoot in public places (swimming pools, changing rooms, public showers, beaches, sports centers, etc.).