Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). 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:
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What Is It? Warts are small skin growths caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which infects the top layer of skin. There are more than... Read more »