Symptom 6: Slow Growth
When assessing skin conditions, the pace at which they develop often dictates our reaction to them. Flat warts, characterized by their tortoise-like pace, can challenge our perceptions.
One might assume that rapid growth indicates a severe condition. Yet, the unhurried spread of flat warts doesn’t necessarily equate to benignity. This prolonged timeline is a trait, but it comes with implications. Their unhurried nature often results from the specific strain of the HPV virus responsible for them. The virus takes its time to manifest externally, as it works subtly beneath the skin’s surface.
Now, this isn’t entirely negative. Slow growth provides ample time for observation and action. One might spot a single wart, monitor its growth, and then decide on the appropriate course of action before it becomes a larger concern. It allows for planned intervention rather than a reactive approach.
However, slow does not mean non-existent. Over weeks to months, one might observe the gradual multiplication or enlargement of these warts. This steady spread, while allowing time for management, also implies a longer commitment to treatment and monitoring. An early intervention might reduce the duration of this commitment. (6)
