What are warts?

Answer by  TCMstudent (127)

Warts are small, rough tumours that occur typically on hands and feet, resemble cauliflowers or blisters. They are caused by Human Papilloma Virus(HPV) and spread through contact with infected person.

Answer by  YellowCup (1650)

Warts are small benign tumors, normally rough. They mostly appear on hands or feet. They will also appear or faces and other body parts, including genitals. Most warts are caused by a virus, normally the human papilloma virus. Genital warts are transmitted through sexual intercourse. Topical treatments or surgery can be used to remove warts.

Answer by  PooBear (341)

Warts are skin irritations usually cause by viruses. We get them from exposure to the virus, which can happen anywhere. There are good treatments, both medical and homeopathic, that get rid of the warts. Choose one you are comfortable with and get the warts gone. They can spread if you pick at them.

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

Warts are a viral infection. They are usually caused by HPV (not necessarily always a sexually transmitted disease). The infection hits a certain part of the body (usually feet or hands) and the bodies response is slow to attack the virus. Wart pads with salicylic acid cause the area of the wart to become irritated and the body responds.

Answer by  ladyhaly (40)

Warts or verruca is a circumscribed cutaneous elevation resulting from hypertrophy of the papillae and epidermis. It is caused by viruses, specifically the HPV or human papillomavirus (which has several strains or types). Transmission is via contact with infected person's skin or fomites--- usually personal articles used by the infected person.