A wart is a small, rough growth resembling a cauliflower or a solid blister. It typically occurs on humans' hands or feet but often in other locations.
Warts are caused by a viral infection, specifically by one of the many types of human papillomavirus (HPV).
There are as many as 10 varieties of warts, the most common considered to be mostly harmless. It is possible to get warts from others; they are contagious and usually enter the body in an area of broken skin.
They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can reoccur.
There are many treatments and procedures associated with wart removal. A review of clinical trials of various cutaneous wart treatments concluded that topical treatments containing salicylic acid were more effective than placebo.
Cryotherapy appears to be as effective as salicylic acid, but there have been fewer trials.
One complicating factor in the treatment of warts is that the wart may regrow after it has been removed.
Cryotherapy appears to be as effective as salicylic acid, but there have been fewer trials.
One complicating factor in the treatment of warts is that the wart may regrow after it has been removed.
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