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Plantar warts, caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), are small growths that typically appear on the bottom of your feet, especially the heels or underside of the toes. Sometimes ...

There are so many skin concerns that are easy to diagnose yet hard to treat, including warts. If you haven't dealt with warts personally before, you've probably seen one on someone's finger or hand — ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. GOTT: I saw your article about the person who had a wart removed by rubbing chalk on it. I had a wart on my hand for seven years. Then I started teaching, using a blackboard and chalk. A ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I saw your article about the person who had a wart removed by rubbing chalk on it. I had a wart on my hand for seven years. Then I started teaching, using a blackboard and chalk. A ...

Flat warts tend to be smaller than other warts. They’re caused by a virus and may disappear on their own. Talk with a healthcare professional if they grow in size or you notice other changes in ...

If your warts keep coming back, you should make a visit to your doctor or dermatologist. They’ll remove them or give you a specific medication for the warts. You should never cut or pick them off ...