are common skin growths caused by certain types of HPV. There are several varieties, including common warts, plantar warts, flat warts, filiform warts, periungual warts, and genital warts.
Most warts are harmless and may eventually disappear without treatment. However, some can be painful, persistent, or easily spread to other areas of the body.
Over-the-counter treatments such as salicylic acid can be helpful for certain ordinary warts, while persistent or unusual growths may require professional treatment.
The most important thing is to avoid cutting or aggressively removing warts yourself and to seek medical advice when the diagnosis is uncertain or the growth is painful, changing, bleeding, or located in a sensitive area.
With appropriate care and patience, most warts can eventually be managed successfully.
