My 4th child John, now 2 has been diagnosed as having a viral wart in/outside his mouth(lefthand side). I noticed 'blisters'outside at a few weeks old. Consultant (Skin) saw him at 3months. Told me growth inside mouth would hve to refer to dental. We see 2 consultants annually. They have not seen this condition before. I believe John was born with this growth. It is more visible out and in and can bleed if knocked outside and bitten inside. """It could go away in the next 10 years""" I am told. I am concerned is the diagnosis is correct? The inside growth has white tips - this changes. He mentions his mouth hurts (in chewing food sometimes). I am going back to my doctor as I am still concerned. What is a viral wart?

Isabelle, well I am not so sure about this one. However I did go to the National Skin Center on the WEB. Perhaps this site could help you or push u in the right direction. I would be in my doctors face if this were my 4 year old and demanding answers for this and what to do about it. PLease do not set on this, be active and quick, you never know...Let us hear back from you and I will pray like it is my first time for this little child. May God Bless you and hold you close. Always Vicki

Hi Isabelle

Viral warts are growths caused by the HPV virus, usually seen on a finger,toe etc but can occur in the mouth. Diagnosis is established by biopsy. If it is causing discomfort and affecting use of the mouth -it needs treatment, I think. Speak to your doctor.

Best wishes
Vinod :coffee:

Thank you to Vicki and Dr Vinod for your comments. I will go back to my GP although I feel it goes no where.

Dr Vinod what is an HPV virus? I know what warts on fingers are. But none of my other children have had warts. The cons. at the hosp. were trying to imply at first that was how John got this condition. My 3rd child had impetigo (sp?) the Sept. before John was born (Jan) now 2 yrs old. Two different sources have suggested this could have caused John's skin thing?

Wish you all well

from PATIENT'S GUIDE > HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS

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The human papilloma virus (HPV) is one of the most common virus groups in the world to affect the skin and mucosal areas of the body. Over eighty types of HPV have been identified. Different types of the human papillomavirus are known to infect different parts of the body. It infects the epithelial cells of skin and mucosa. The epithelial surfaces include all areas covered by skin and/or mucosa such as the mouth, throat, tongue, tonsils, vagina, penis, and anus. Infection with the virus occurs when these areas come into contact with a virus, allowing it to transfer between epithelial cells.

Warts
The most common forms of the virus produce warts (papilloma's) on the hands, arms, legs, and other areas of the skin. The wart-like growths are called condyloma tissues. Condyloma tissue appears like a small, cauliflower-type growth on the skin. These growths are usually painless, but can cause some irritation, itching, or burning. It can be treated whenever it flares up, and is non malignant. Most HPV's of this type are very common, harmless, non cancerous, and easily treatable.

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