What are the different types of warts?
Despite what your parents may have told you, you don’t get warts from frogs. Contrary to popular belief, warts are actually caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). [source: WebMD]. Although they can be unsightly and uncomfortable, warts are generally harmless. They form when HPV forces your body to make excess skin cells. This seems innocuous, but there’s no place for those cells to go; as a result, they form bumps on your skin or grow inward, which can be painful. There are several different types of warts. The most common warts are those that form on the hand or knee; these are known as verruca vulgaris. They develop as hard
