Common Warts

If all else fails, there's always duct tape - Robert J. Davis

Common Warts
Common Warts

image by: Common Warts Management

HWN Recommends

Monday’s medical myth: warts aren’t contagious

Although some types of HPV can cause cancers (genital, oral, throat), the types of HPV that commonly cause warts on the face, hands and feet do not. And the types of HPV that cause genital warts are different to the ones that cause common warts...

But rest assured, if you have a common wart on your fingers, you are not going to give yourself genital warts, or even plantar warts, if you touch those parts of your body. Different types of warts are typically caused by different types of HPV, so you could potentially infect the other hand.

read full article

Resources

 Monday’s medical myth: warts aren’t contagious

But rest assured, if you have a common wart on your fingers, you are not going to give yourself genital warts, or even plantar warts, if you touch those parts of your body. Different types of warts are typically caused by different types of HPV, so you could potentially infect the other hand.

ADA

Common warts are caused by infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). There are over 100 different types of HPV that a person can contract, each affecting one or several different areas of the body and causing various conditions.

NHS

Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years.

ScienceDirect

Common warts are a significant cause of concern and frustration for patients and parents. Social activities can be affected, lesions can be uncomfortable or bleed, and treatment is often painful and frustratingly ineffective.

StatPearl

Warts are prevalent benign lesions caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that occur in the mucosa and skin. Warts may cause significant morbidity for affected individuals.

Introducing Stitches!

Your Path to Meaningful Connections in the World of Health and Medicine
Connect, Collaborate, and Engage!

Coming Soon - Stitches, the innovative chat app from the creators of HWN. Join meaningful conversations on health and medical topics. Share text, images, and videos seamlessly. Connect directly within HWN's topic pages and articles.


Be the first to know when Stitches starts accepting users


Stay Connected