What are common warts?
Common warts are local growths in the skin that are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Although they are considered to be contagious, it is very common for just one family member to have them. In addition, they often affect just one part of the body (such as the hands or the feet) without spreading over time to other areas. What are some types of common warts? • There is the familiar type of dome-shaped warts on the backs of fingers, toes, and knees. • Plantar warts are found on the bottom of the foot. (The “plantar” part of the foot. These are not “Planter’s warts.”) • Flat (“plane”) warts may arise on the face, legs, and other parts of the body, often in large numbers. • Periungual warts are warts around or under the nail. • Filiform warts typically appear as a single long stalk, often on the face. What is the treatment for common warts? Common warts can be annoying to anyone. This information is about the treatment of common warts. It does not apply to genital or venere
