What Are Common Warts?
After acne, warts are the most common dermatological complaint. Three out of four people will develop a wart at some time in their lives.
Warts are slightly contagious, and you can spread them to other parts of your body by touching them or shaving around infected areas.
Warts (verruca vulgaris) is the most common form of viral wart. Caused by the papillomavirus (HPV), three out of four people will develop this type of wart at some point in their lives. The warts spread through direct contact and while they may develop on any skin surface, most occur on extremities like hands, fingers, feet or toes. They may disappear on their own but can also be removed with a medical procedure, often freezing with liquid nitrogen.
Children and young adults are more prone to getting warts because their defense mechanisms may not be fully developed, but it is possible to get a wart at any age.
What Causes Warts?
Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which enters the skin and causes cells to multiply rapidly.
Usually, warts spread through direct contact. Each person responds differently, and not everyone exposed to HPV will develop a wart.
