Warts or verruca are skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma virus or HPV. Types of warts include common, plantar, genital and flat.

Warts

Also called: Verruca.

What is Warts?

Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with humanpapilloma virus, or HPV. Types of warts include : Common warts, which often appear on your fingers Plantar warts, which show up on the soles of your feet Genital warts, which are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) Flat warts, which appear in places you shave frequently In children, warts often go away on their own. In adults, they tend to stay. If they hurt or bother you, or if they multiply, you can remove them. Chemical skin treatments usually work. If not, various freezing, surgical and laser treatments can remove warts.

Source: MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine (NIH) — read the full NIH article.

Educational summary of an authoritative source — not medical advice. Please see your doctor for diagnosis, and seek urgent care for any severe or sudden symptoms.