Warts

Warts are skin growths caused by a virus. The virus infects the top layer of skin, causing it to grow rapidly. Warts can grow anywhere on your body. Most warts go away on their own, but they may come back.

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Warts

Warts are skin growths caused by a virus. The virus infects the top layer of skin, causing it to grow rapidly.

Warts can grow anywhere on your body. Most warts go away on their own, but they may come back.

This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.

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Medical review

Adam Husney MDMartin J. Gabica MDPatrice Burgess MD FAAFP

Last Updated

04/01/2019

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This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content.