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 usually harmless, but they can certainly be an eyesore. Over time, warts usually go away by themselves. However, if you do choose to seek treatment, we’ve got you covered. Depending on the ...
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 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 ...
I always recommend candida albicans skin antigen test injections for patients who are not responding well to liquid nitrogen +/- paring for verruca vulgaris. A 0.1-mg injection every month for about 3 ...
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 ...
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Wart or skin tag? How to find out

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MD Key Takeaways A wart is a hard bump caused by a virus and can be removed with over-the-counter products.  A skin tag is a soft flap of skin usually found in ...
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 ...
Q: I am a nurse and have always relied on conventional medicines or physician-supervised treatments. I noticed a wart on my upper arm that had grown to about pencil-eraser size and remembered an ...