Warts: What Are They?

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Warts are defined as small growths that appear on the skin. These growths are considered benign; in other words, they are not cancerous. In fact, in most cases, warts are considered completely harmless. Despite being harmless, there are many individual who want to have their warts removed. This is because warts tend to be unattractive. Warts can appear on just about any place of the body; however, they tend to occur on the feet, hands, neck, and face.

One thing that you may not know about warts is that they are typically caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HVP). Another point that you may have previously been unaware of is the fact that warts can spread from person to person. Despite having direct contact with someone who has warts, you may not develop them yourself. This is because, although warts are spread by touch, not everyone is susceptible to them. This means that you may not develop them by touching someone else’s wart, but another individual could. Honestly, it all depends on the health and condition of your own skin.

When it comes to warts, there are many individuals who wonder who can get them. Honestly, just about anyone can get a wart. Warts are common in children, adults, and even the elderly. At any point in time, anyone can develop a wart, no matter what their age, sex, or race. As mentioned above, most warts are harmless. The only problem is that some are painful. Honestly, the pain associated with a wart all depends on where it is located. For that reason, you may or may not want to have your wart removed.

Type of warts

Classic or Common Warts - These raised growths, which have a hard, uneven surface, are the most familiar type of wart and usually appear on the hands and feet.

Plantar Warts -also known as Verruca plantaris. A wart caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) occurring on the sole or toes of the foot.

Periungal Warts - warts around the tips of fingers or toes.

Subungual Warts - appear under and around the fingernails.

Flat /Plane Warts - smooth warts with flat tops that mostly occur on the hands or face.

Seborrhoeic Wart - non-cancerous growths on the outer layer of skin.
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