Cutaneous warts are seen often in primary care, particularly among children, but a recent Cochrane review (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 3:CD001781) was inconclusive on the relative merits of the ...

In the realm of common skin ailments, warts stand out as particularly vexing. These small, benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be both unsightly and contagious. While they may ...

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 ...

When a wart is treated, the skin goes through several stages of the wart falling off. First-line wart treatments help the wart fall off by slowly killing the skin damaged by the virus. They may also ...

Wart treatments are numerous and varied. Which if any of these treatments actually cure warts? These investigators performed a systematic review of all published controlled, randomized trials of ...

Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

Medicare does not pay for benign wart removal for cosmetic reasons. However, it may fund the removal of malignant warts, warts that have spread to other body parts, or warts that are symptoms of ...

Skin blemishes and growths can be a common occurrence, and often people mistake one for another. Two such skin conditions that are often confused are warts and skin tags. While they may appear similar ...

Warts are one of the most common skin problems seen across all age groups, especially in children and young adults. They are usually harmless, painless, and non ...

Common warts (verrucae vulgaris) are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Hand warts are most commonly caused by HPV-2 and foot warts are most commonly caused by HPV-1, although other HPV types ...