Did You Know that Warts Come in Different Shapes and Shades?

Warts are not something that we are totally alien to. It is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that is responsible for the formation or development of warts on your skin. This virus remains on the bottom layer of your skin and replicates itself. Children... More

Warts are not something that we are totally alien to. It is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) that is responsible for the formation or development of warts on your skin. This virus remains on the bottom layer of your skin and replicates itself. Children are more susceptive to get warts than adults as they have weaker immune systems than adults. However, adults too can get warts on various parts of their bodies. Most warts are painless, although it may be painful if the wart appears on a part of your body that comes into contact with other surfaces, causing friction wounds. There are also different types of warts. Understanding these differences can help you identify the warts in your body. ?Common Warts ? These warts appear on people of all ages. These appear, most often, on the hands and fingers. They have a bumpy surface, is dome-shaped and greyishbrown in color. They are not cancerous and will disappear without treatment. ?Flat Warts ? These are small and have smooth, flat Less