What is a seborrhoeic wart and is it the same as an HPV wart?
A seborrhoeic wart, also known as a seborrheic keratosis, is a non-cancerous skin growth that often appears as a raised, scaly lesion. It is not the same as an HPV wart, which is caused by the human papillomavirus and typically has a different appearance and characteristics. While both types of growths can occur on the skin, they originate from different causes and are classified differently.
Key points:
- Seborrhoeic warts are non-cancerous skin growths.
- HPV warts are caused by a viral infection.
- Both can appear on the skin but have distinct features.
- They arise from different underlying factors.
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