Causes• Common pox virus (sexually, sharing towel)

Symptoms • Papules are shiny, white or pink• Central punctum contains cheesy core

Complications • Eczematous patches • Traumatized or overtreated lesions may become secondarily infected

Differential diagnosis

• Keratocanthoma • Intradermal naevus • Cystic basal cell carcinoma

Diagnose• Dermatoscopy• Skin biopsy• Histopathology

Treatment• Squeezing out the lesions with forceps• Liquid nitrogen• Wart paints• Topical imiquimod• Local anaesthetic cream