This image displays multiple skin-colored, barely raised lesions typical of flat warts. This image displays numerous flat warts on the forehead. Flat warts can be widely scattered across the face.
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Flat Wart:
A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Picture of Flat Wart: This image displays multiple skin-colored, barely raised lesions typical of flat warts. Divider line
This image displays multiple skin-colored, barely raised lesions typical of flat warts.
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Overview
Flat warts (verruca plana) are caused by 3 strains of the human papillomavirus. These warts are raised slightly off the skin and are usually less than 3 mm in diameter. They can be pink or brown. The most common distribution on the skin is on the face, arms, back sides of the hands, and knees. Sometimes several warts may be in a line from the infant scratching his or her scalp line or from combing of the infant's hair. Flat warts are typically small in size but can be numerous in a particular area. They will usually go away on their own without any treatment.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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