Warts

Warts are small, rough non-cancerous lumps. A wart is a small, rough growth resembling a cauliflower or a solid blister. They often develop on the skin of the hands and feet but often in other locations. Warts are caused by a viral infection, specifically by one of the many types of human papillomavirus (HPV).

There are as many as 10 varieties of warts, the most common considered to be mostly harmless. It is possible to get warts from others; they are contagious and usually enter the body in an area of broken skin. They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can reoccur.