My teenage daughter keeps getting this spiky, thread-like little skin bump growing on her neck. She has a recital tomorrow. What is this?.

provides a way to establish exactly what the growth is.

What Treatments Are Available?

If a doctor confirms that the bump is a filiform wart, several treatment options may be available.

Depending on the size and location, treatment can include:

Liquid nitrogen treatment

Careful removal with a medical instrument

Electrosurgery

Certain prescription treatments

The appropriate option depends on the individual lesion and the surrounding skin.

After freezing, for example, the treated area can become red and may develop a small blister or crust.

After physical removal, there may be a