What are Warts?
By Dr Tomislav Meštrović, MD, PhD
Warts (also known as verrucae when appearing on hands and feet) are benign epidermal proliferations caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) that are common in the general population at some point in life. Warts can vary in size, appearance, shape, and treatment response, depending on the type of epithelium affected.
Warts can be categorized into different types. For example, common warts represent individualized nodules or papules with a rough surface which are most commonly observed on the back of hands and fingers. On the other hand, genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucus membranes of the genital region.
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