Warts and moles are different skin abnormalities caused by different things. Warts are caused by a viral infection and can be removed at home, while moles are genetic and often require medical or cosmetic procedures for removal. Warts are usually white and bumpy, while moles are darker and can be raised with hair growing from them.
A wart and a mole may look similar, but these two skin abnormalities are actually very different. They are caused by different things and, when examined closely, are often different in appearance and texture. Also, while both can be removed, warts can usually be removed at home with simple home remedies, while most moles can be quite difficult to remove without the help of a doctor.
Probably the biggest difference between a wart and a mole is the causes. A wart is caused by a viral infection of a small group of skin cells. Although rare, warts can be passed from one person to another by direct contact.
Moles are not considered contagious; they cannot be transmitted to another person, either by direct contact or otherwise. They are mostly made up of a group of skin pigment cells, known as melanocytes. Most scientists believe moles are genetic and often appear after prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Warts are raised bumps on the skin and are often found on the feet, hands and arms of an infected person. They are generally white or very pale in color. The top of the bump may feel smooth, like a blister, but many times it will feel bumpy, like cauliflower. Additionally, a wart usually feels harder than the surrounding skin, and some can even be painful.
A mole almost never causes pain. Unlike a wart, a mole usually feels just like the skin around it. However, most moles will be darker and some will be raised. Hair growing from a mole can also be found, but it is extremely rare to find hair on a wart.
Another major difference between a wart and a mole is how long it stays on a person’s skin. After a wart appears, it is usually present for a few weeks to several years. Warts often disappear on their own without any kind of treatment. Moles, on the other hand, are usually permanent and rarely go away without some type of medical or cosmetic procedure.
Wart removal rarely involves anything more complicated than a home remedy. A folk remedy for removing a wart is to cover it with a small piece of duct tape for an extended period of time. Over-the-counter topical wart-killing medications are also sold and these are applied directly to the wart and come in liquid, cream, or bandage forms. While there are some products that claim to remove moles at home, a surgical procedure is usually required.
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