Warts

Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus. They are generally harmless. However, warts can be disfiguring and embarrassing, and occasionally they itch or hurt (particularly on the feet).

The different types of warts include:

• Common warts: usually appear on the hands, but can appear anywhere.
• Flat warts: generally found on the face and forehead. Common in children, less so in teens, and rare in adults.
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