Warts

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and may appear on various parts of the body including the hands, feet, arms, legs and face. Patients who experience warts should avoid touching others with the wart to avoid spreading HPV to others. There is no cure for HPV and warts tend to go away Continue Reading

If you have ever had warts, you may be wondering how you got them. Warts are a result of a viral infection, and they can be highly contagious. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV. There are over 100 strains of HPV that have been identified. Some people with stronger immune systems s ... Continue Reading

Treatments for warts can sometimes leave a patient’s skin with scars. Discolorations, an actual scar line and other types of scars are not uncommon to result from treating warts with salicylic acid or dry ice methods. If a wart was extremely large and needed multiple, harsh treatments, a scar may ... Continue Reading

Because warts are transmitted through contact, almost every individual is equally prone to developing them. Warts, however, are quite difficult to treat, and sometimes may cause a scar on a patient’s skin if removed. There are several treatment options available for warts, but not all of them will Continue Reading

Warts may appear on different parts of the body including the hands, feet, arms, legs, face and other areas. Warts may differ in appearance depending on the type of wart and its location. Treatment may also vary depending on the location of the wart and how many warts are present. Understanding wart ... Continue Reading

Seeing the doctor regarding warts is often the first step in finding relief. Certain home remedies may be very effective in fighting warts, but speaking with a healthcare professional about the condition is often a wise choice. Patients should be sure to ask a lot of questions during their appointme ... Continue Reading

Warts are caused by contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The top layer of skin is affected as a skin growth begins to appear that turns into a wart. Treatment is available that has been shown to be effective in removing warts, although most go away on their own within several months or years ... Continue Reading

Warts may be treated by a dermatologist, podiatrist, pediatrician, family doctor, nurse practitioner, physician's assistant or internist. Warts are skin growths that are caused by contact with the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus affects the top layer of skin and may enter the skin through even Continue Reading

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and affect the top layer of skin. As the virus enters the skin through openings such as cuts or abrasions, a skin growth begins to form that turns into a wart. Warts are not curable and usually go away on their own after a few months or years, but t ... Continue Reading

Warts comprise a heterogeneous group of lesions that are all due to excessive proliferation of skin and mucosal skin cells. They are actually a viral infection of epidermal cells by different types or strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Virtually any part of the skin may be infected by HPV an ... Continue Reading