In the realm of common skin ailments, warts stand out as particularly vexing. These small, benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be both unsightly and contagious. While they may ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Home "remedies" are ...

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If you have a skin growth or bump on your foot, you might wonder whether it’s a wart or a corn. Both can develop on the feet. Because of their similar appearance, even doctors have trouble telling the ...

Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

Warts are skin growths that can occur on various parts of your body. They’re caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). While over 100 types of HPV have been identified, only certain types of HPV lead to ...

Plantar warts, also known as verruca plantaris, are small, rough bumps that form on the soles of your feet from a skin infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). While they can cause significant ...

Common warts are caused by an infection of the top layer of the skin from human papillomavirus. The infection causes the skin cells to grow quickly, which leads to the development of the wart. Warts ...

Warts that appear on the fingers often disappear over time, but there are ways to remove them. People can remove warts at home using duct tape or over-the-counter remedies, but some need medical ...