Warts

A hard, rough lump of tissue that grows on the skin due to some sort of an infection is known as a wart. While there are many different types of warts, from genital warts to planter's warts,...

Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV enters the body through abrasions in the skin. Although not detrimental to one's health, HPV is contagious, and warts can be painful or simply...

The humanpapilloma virus comes in more than 60 strains and is one of the most common viruses on Earth. Depending on the strain and the strength of the individual's immune system, HPV may sit...

Contrary to childhood myth, you don't get warts from playing with toads. You get warts from direct contact with one of the more than 100 varieties of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The HPV virus...

Genital warts are caused by a virus known as the Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV. HPV has no known cure and infected persons may develop genital warts at any time, or not at all. There are several...

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, genital warts affect approximately 1 percent of sexually active adults in the United...

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease that affects thousands of people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 percent of U.S. adults who are sexually active...

Warts are harmless but annoying skin growths that can appear on various body areas, including the hands, fingers, soles of the feet and even the genitals. They can be unsightly and even painful,...

A common misconception of warts is that people get them by touching frogs or by being unclean. Two types of warts people can get are common warts and genital warts.

All warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). One-hundred or more types of HPV have been identified, many of which cause warts on the skin, including the common warts that occur on hands.

Genital warts, a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease, are caused by the human papillomavirus. Transmitted through sexual acts or skin-to-skin contact with an infected area or sore, the...

Plantar warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and usually occur on toes or the soles of the feet. HPV is highly contagious, thus so are plantar warts, which can become painful if left...

Warts are hard, dry, dome-shaped growths on the skin. The surface may resemble the head of a cauliflower, with black dots inside. Besides being very unsightly, visible warts on your fingers are...

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that affects several individuals. It is transmitted through direct contact from one individual to another. Sexual contact is the most prevalent form of...

Contrary to popular childhood myths, people don't get warts from handling toads. Warts are caused by any of the more than 100 infectious viruses that are part of the human papillomavirus (HPV)...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause many types of warts. HPV is contracted easily through direct skin to surface contact. As of 2009, more than 100 different strains of HPV have been...

According to the National Institutes of Health, genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease. They are triggered by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Many people don't even realize that they...

Verruca is the medical term used for warts. Hand warts may resemble a blister and are common in children and adults. Warts may vary in size and shape as well as location. Because hand warts are so...

People with visible skin conditions, such as rashes or growths, tend to be sensitive about them. Two of the most common skin conditions are skin tags and warts. These growths frequently show up in...

Throat warts, also known as anogenital warts, are caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV virus. The HPV virus is contracted through sexual contact with someone who has the HPV virus, and can...

Plantar warts are annoying but usually harmless skin growths that can appear on your feet and toes. They can be painful, especially if they grow in an area that is under pressure when you walk. If...

Genital warts or venereal warts are one of the most common of sexually transmitted diseases, according to the Mayo Clinic. They appear outside and inside of the genitals and anus. They do not need...

Common, plantar and flat warts are most commonly caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). More than 80 different types of HPV exist today. Warts are raised, rough bumps caused by a virus that...

Warts are a growth or lesion that occur on the skin. They are generally a cosmetic problem but can cause pain. The principle cause of warts is infection by the HPV, or the human papilloma virus....

Despite common myths and childhood beliefs, warts do not come from frogs or toads. They are much more likely to come from cuts, scrapes and scratches that become virally infected. Warts can occur...

Genital warts, also called condyloma acuminata, is one of the many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that exist today. In fact, it is the most commonly transmitted STD, and it has no cure. The...

When warts grow on the underside of the feet, these are considered to be foot warts. They can be incredibly painful. Plantar warts are a common foot wart and, though they appear as a small circle...

Foot warts, also known as plantar warts or Verruca Plantaris, are noncancerous, contagious growths that are usually spotted growing individually or in clusters on the sole or bottom of the foot....

Plantar warts, which are warts that appear on your feet, are caused by the human papillomavirus virus (HPV). You have to be exposed to the virus to become infected and get plantar warts. According...

Warts in the mouth (oral warts) are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). They can be contracted by participation in oral sex, kissing and poor hygiene. They are more common in individuals with...

Flat warts, Verruca Plana, are common flesh-colored to reddish-brown raised areas of the skin with a flat surface. They usually grow up to 5 millimeters in diameter and mostly effect the faces of...

A filiform wart is a common type of wart caused by contact with HPV (human papillomavirus). Filiform warts are often long and slim. Filiform warts can appear anywhere on the body, but they often...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a serious medical condition contracted through sexual intercourse with an infected person. Genital warts, a type of HPV, is one of the most commonly transmitted...

Facial warts are growths on the skin. They are normally flat and pink, but they can range in color from red to dark brown. Although they are usually benign and do not cause any pain, people may...

A wart is also known as a verruca. They are usually small, rough to the touch, and can grow inwards or outwards. They are highly contagious, some one can hold the virus and not see any sign of it...

This article discusses the different types and causes of facial warts. Additionally, it covers skin growths that, while appearing in early stages to be warts, could actually be malignant tumors.

A plantar wart is a skin growth that occurs on the bottom of feet. They often appear on or near pressure points of the foot. Plantar warts are noncancerous growths. The Mayo Clinic states plantar...

Flat warts are, as their name indicates, small and flat warts that usually appear on the face and neck. They can be pink, yellow or tan. All warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)....

The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes plantar warts, or skin growths that are usually on the heel or ball of the foot. Although they are not usually dangerous, they are often at least a nuisance...

The human papillomavirus virus (HPV) causes warts, and over 100 types of the virus exist. Warts are normally harmless but when they appear on the bottom of the feet, they can cause irritation and...

Vaginal warts are also called condylomata acuminata, or venereal warts. These warts look like small bumps (or small clusters of bumps) on or around the genitals, and is a very common sexually...

Plantar warts are growths on the feet that occur most commonly on the heels or balls of the foot. Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), plantar warts can be barely noticeable or they can grow...

Plantar warts are unwelcome growths that develop on the bottom of your feet. They typically appear at pressure points on the heel or ball of the foot. They are often mistaken for calluses or...

Anal warts, also known as condyloma acuminata, are contagious warts spread by sexual contact. They are generally caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These warts can vary from the size of a...

Before a wart can grow, the skin must be infected by the human papilloma virus, frequently shortened to HPV. This virus has more than 50 different strains and there are quite a few different types...

Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) infecting the skin. There are many different types of this virus, which causes many different types of warts. Some common warts are plantar...

Plantar warts are skin growths caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that specifically develop on the bottom of the feet. They most commonly develop where pressure points are located, such as...

Warts are caused by the human papollomavirus (HPV). This virus infects the skin and mucus membranes in humans. There are many different HPV viruses and not all of them cause warts but the HPV...

Plantar warts are benign lesions that form on the bottom of the feet. They can be difficult to treat as they can reappear without warning at any time. Plantar warts serve as painful reminders that...

Anal warts are warts that grow in the anal area. They are also known as genital warts because they grow not only in the anus, but in the vagina, labia, penis or scrotum. Caused by the human...