What everyone should know about warts

Warts occur as a result of infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) - and the medical community has identified more than 40 types of HPV. Specific types of HPV cause warts on particular areas of the body - and there are different types of warts as well. Common warts are thick and rounded with a rough, grayish surface. They are usually found on fingers, hands, elbows, chest, back and knees. Plantar warts appear on the soles of the feet, and unlike other warts, grow inward. Flat warts are thin and smooth and are seen most often on the back of the hands and on the face. Genital warts affect the genitalia and rectal area of both men and women.

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