All warts are caused by a virus, the human papillomavirus or HPV.
This virus gets into the body
through small scratches or cuts, openings in the skin.
The body naturally forms antibodies to fight the virus.
Sometimes the virus dies and sometimes
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All warts are caused by a virus, the human papillomavirus or HPV.
This virus gets into the body
through small scratches or cuts, openings in the skin.
The body naturally forms antibodies to fight the virus.
Sometimes the virus dies and sometimes
it begins to grow a collection of non-cancerous cells on the outer layer of the skin.
These are
known as warts.
It is hard to know where the infection source is since warts can show up 1 to 20 months after
the virus enters the body.
Although warts can go away on their own, they can also grown large and multiple.
Better to
begin treatment as soon as you notice the first wart.
Common Warts – Usually found on the fingers or hands.
Palmer Warts – Found on the (you guessed it!) palm of the hand.
Plantar Warts – These warts are found on the feet, usually on the soles of the feet.
They can
cause discomfort or pain while walking or standing.
Flat Warts – These warts are smoother and smaller than other warts.
They, like other warts,
can spr
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