Can warts on fingers/hands be passed on to any other area of the body?
Warts (verrucae vulgaris) are common, benign epidermal lesions associated with human papillomavirus infection. They can appear anywhere on the body in a variety of morphologies. Diagnosis is by examination. Warts are usually self-limited but may be treated by excision, cautery, cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen, and topical or injected agents. HPV can spread through skin-to-skin contact with any infected part of the body Prevention To reduce the risk that you or your child will get or spread warts: * Don’t brush, clip, comb or shave areas that have warts, in order to avoid spreading the virus. * Don’t use the same file or nail clipper on your warts as you use on your healthy nails. * Don’t bite your fingernails if you have warts near your fingernails. * Don’t pick at warts. Picking may spread the virus. Consider covering your child’s warts with an adhesive bandage to discourage picking. * Keep your hands as dry as possible, because warts are more difficult to control in a moist environment.
