A Filiform wart is also called a Digitate wart or a Verruca
Filiformis. Digitate warts are commonly found in parts of the
body with thin skin. This is why Filiform warts are commonly
found around the lips, eyes, chin and nose. This is a long wart
with a visible base and a slender structure. The wart can grow
quite long. This is why such warts are often referred to as
‘stalk-like’ warts or warts with a ‘finger-like’ structure.
These warts have clearly-visible, individual projections that
often resemble the bristles of a toothbrush. Cause of Filiform
Warts Filiform warts are benign warts and are treatable. These
warts are caused by the human papilloma virus or the HPV. This
virus usually enters the skin’s surface when skin is injured or
traumatized. The virus can sustain itself within the body for a
long time without inducing any symptom. Please note that it is
not necessary that everybody who is carrying the HPV will suffer
from Filiform warts, i.e. appearance of these warts is largely
dependent on the ability