Understanding and Treating Warts

Wart anatomy. Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the top layer of the skin.

There’s a reason nobody wants warts, since these small, grainy bumps – which often show up on the hands – are bothersome and embarrassing. But so-called “common warts” are highly treatable and can even disappear on their own. Nearly 1% of the population is dealing with warts at any given time, according to the American… Continue reading Understanding and Treating Warts

Warts: Not Just for Witches

Warts aren’t just for witches and goblins. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, regular people can get them, too, especially children, teens, people who frequently bite their nails, and people with a weakened immune system. Although warts can grow anywhere on the skin, they are most common on people’s hands and feet, the AAD… Continue reading Warts: Not Just for Witches