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Sign in to saveWarts are non-cancerous viral growths usually occurring on the hands and feet but which can also affect other locations, such as the genitals or face. One or many warts may appear. They are distinguished from cancerous tumors as they are caused by a viral infection, such as a human papillomavirus, rather than a cancer growth.
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Warts are small, non-cancerous growths caused by viral infections, most commonly appearing on hands and feet though they can also develop on the genitals or face. They matter because people often want them removed for cosmetic or comfort reasons, and it's important to know they are not cancerous despite being growths on the skin.
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- Medical condition (new).name
- Wart
- Medical condition (new).synonyms
- Verrucae, papillomas
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- Will you marry me warts and all?.jpg
- Medical condition (new).image_size
- 300
- Medical condition (new).alt
- A wart on the palm of a hand below the index finger. The hand has "Will you marry me?" written on the middle of the palm.
- Medical condition (new).caption
- A wart on the palm of a hand below the index finger
- Medical condition (new).field
- Dermatology
- Medical condition (new).symptoms
- skin growth usually occurring on the hands, feet, or genitals
- Medical condition (new).duration
- Months to years
- Medical condition (new).causes
- Human papillomavirus
- Medical condition (new).risks
- Public showers and pools, eczema
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Warts are non-cancerous viral growths usually occurring on the hands and feet but which can also affect other locations, such as the genitals or face. One or many warts may appear. They are distinguished from cancerous tumors as they are caused by a viral infection, such as a human papillomavirus, rather than a cancer growth.
Factors that increase the risk include the use of public showers and pools, working with meat, eczema, and a weak immune system. The virus is believed to infect the host through the entrance of a skin wound. A number of types exist, including plantar warts, "filiform warts", and genital warts. Genital warts are often sexually transmitted.