Have you ever looked down at your feet and spotted a small, fleshy bump that wasn\u2019t there before? Maybe it is even a bit painful to the touch? If so, then you know what it\u2019s like to discover that you have a wart. It\u2019s okay, though \u2013 warts are actually a super common skin issue. While they can be a bit of a nuisance, they\u2019re usually harmless. Still, you want to make sure you\u2019re doing the right things to ensure you don\u2019t spread them to anyone else, get rid of yours as quickly as you can, and prevent yourself from getting a new one. Read on to get to know these little bumps a little bit better.<\/p>\n
What Exactly IS a Wart?<\/p>\n
At its core, a wart is a small skin growth caused by a virus \u2013 the human papillomavirus (HPV). When the virus gets into your body through a tiny cut or scrape, it can cause the skin cells to grow rapidly on the surface, creating that familiar bumpy texture of a wart. <\/p>\n
Warts come in all shapes and sizes and can show up almost anywhere on your body. That being said, there are some types of warts that are more common than others. The following are the most common types of warts that people get.<\/p>\n
These are the classic warts, often found on hands and fingers. They have a rough, \u201ccauliflower-like\u201d surface. Usually they are fairly small, but they can grow if left untreated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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