
Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Verruca plana
Introduction
Verruca plana, also know as a “flat wart,” is a reddish brown or flesh-colored, slightly raised, flat-surfaced, well-demarcated papule of 2 to 5 mm in diameter. Upon close inspection, these lesions have a surface that is “finely verrucous.”[1] Most often, these lesions affect the hands and/or face, and a linear arrangement is not uncommon.[1]
Footnotes
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
