Butcher's wart is a
wart
Warts are typically small, rough, hard growths that are similar in color to the rest of the skin. They typically do not result in other symptoms, except when on the bottom of the feet, where they may be painful. While they usually occur on the ...
on the hands of
butchers
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat, or participate within any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat and poultry for sale in retail or wholesale food establishm ...
.
They tend to occur in multiple numbers.
These warts are generally larger than common warts.
It is typically associated with
HPV2, 4 and 7; up to 50% by HPV7.
[ It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.][ Following treatment, they typically recur.][
The condition is common.][
]
Signs and symptoms
Butcher's wart presents as a wart
Warts are typically small, rough, hard growths that are similar in color to the rest of the skin. They typically do not result in other symptoms, except when on the bottom of the feet, where they may be painful. While they usually occur on the ...
on the hands of people who handle meat for prolonged periods of time.[ These warts are generally larger than common warts.][
]
Cause
It is typically associated with HPV2, 4 and 7; mostly HPV2 and up to 50% by HPV7.[ It occurs when hands have had prolonged contact with moist meat.][ Following treatment, they typically recur.][
]
History
In 1977, the condition had a prevalence of 8.5% to 23.8% among butchers and other meat-handling professions.
See also
* List of cutaneous conditions
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system—the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. The major function of this system is as a barrier against t ...
References
{{Viral cutaneous conditions
Virus-related cutaneous conditions
Papillomavirus-associated diseases