What Are Warts? | | Print | |
What are warts? Warts are growths that are visible on the skin's surface that manifest as a result of the human papillomavirus or (HPV). They are typically thought to be contagious however, it is possible for people in close groups for example in a family setting to have only one affected family member. They do not normally spread to other areas once they are localized in one section, for example the hands. Some of the more common types include: Plantar warts that should not be confused with planter's warts are located on the underside of the foot. Flat warts are typically found on the face, legs and different areas of the body in great amounts. Warts are treated using a variety of methods. The following treatments will work on regular warts but not those associated with the ones found on the genitals. There are a few over the counter methods that can be used that will have varying degrees of success depending on the type of wart. These types of treatments come in a variety of forms including gels, plasters, pads, drops and ointment. These may be used for both small and large wart varieties. Being a keratolytic, it works by shedding away the keratin and excessive skin layers that make up the wart. The time it takes to clear the wart will vary, depending on the size and severity of the wart. Now you know the answer to the question, "What are warts?" |