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Warts
Warts can generally be diagnosed simply by their location and appearance. Your doctor may want to cut into a wart(called a biopsy) to confirm that it is not a corn, callous, or other similar-appearing growth.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Warts
Patients who notice warts in their genital area should see a doctor. The doctor may be able to diagnose the warts with a simple examination.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Warts
Common warts are rough, irregular, skin colored or brownish. Warts that are brownish in color, or that do not respond to treatment, should be checked by a physician to exclude the possibility that they may be malignant growths.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Warts
A physician may be able to diagnose warts with a simple examination. If the warts are small, the doctor may put a vinegar-like liquid on the skin, which makes the warts turn white and easier to see, and then use a magnifying glass to look for them.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Skin self-exam
Skin self-exam means checking your own skin regularly for any abnormal growths or unusual changes. This helps you detect and get treatment for skin cancer or other skin problems as early as possible.The National Cancer Institute(NCI) and the Ameri...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Skin Self-Examination
Detailed information on skin self-examination, including the importance of skin self-examination in skin cancer prevention and a step-by-step guide
Source:StayWell
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