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Warts

A wart is a harmless skin growth that can appear anywhere on the body, although most often on the hands, feet and face. Although adults can get warts, they are more common in children – as many as one in five kids have warts. They can’t hurt you, but can be unsightly and embarrassing.

Read on to learn about:

What Causes Warts

Warts are caused by a virus and can spread easily over the surface of the skin and from person to person. Learn More...

Types of Warts

There are several different types of warts which tend to occur on certain parts of the body. Learn More...

Treating Warts

Warts often go away on their own, or can be treated at home with nonprescription medicines and other remedies. But some warts are stubborn and might need to be treated by a dermatologist. Learn More...

What Your Child Can Learn

If your child would like to learn more about warts, he or she can visit Warts: Not Just for Witches and Frogs.


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