Warts are one of those skin conditions almost everyone encounters at some point, yet they remain oddly misunderstood. One day ...

HPV infection commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). Certain types of HPV infection cause cervical cancers. More than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV) exist. Different ...

Foot warts can be common warts, plantar warts, or periungal warts. They develop when a certain strand of HPV infects a cut or open wound. You can get rid of them with salicylic acid products or by ...

So, you've got a growth on your hand that wasn't there a week ago. Chances are, if you recently got a scrape or cut, a virus known as the human papillomavirus has entered your body. This new growth ...

Warts are a prime example of a skin condition that’s stubborn, bothersome and a possible source of embarrassment for some. We’re told by board-certified dermatologist and skin care founder Dr. Blair ...

While some mosaic warts go away on their own, others are harder to treat and may require a doctor’s intervention. Mosaic warts specifically appear on the bottom side of your foot. Doctors call this ...

Q: I’ve been plagued with plantar warts for most of my adult life. I got rid of the most recent one by treating it persistently with salicylic acid. Now I want to prevent re-infection. This is a virus ...

Warts are skin growths that can occur on various parts of your body. They’re caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). While over 100 types of HPV have been identified, only certain types of HPV lead to ...