what are warts?

Question

a person ask me how to remove warts from his hand but i don't even know what are warts.

Answer 1

Warts are growths caused by viruses. Rarely, these viruses can shift to a new form and become very powerful and dangerous.

Answer 2

there many different things that can remove a wart .. over the counter meds ..and you can also use duct tape..A wart is generally a small, rough, cauliflower-like growth, typically on hands and feet. Warts are common, and are caused by a viral infection, specifically by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Some scientists believe they are also caused by stress. They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can recur. A few Papilloma viruses are known to cause cancer. Certain types of warts, depending on location and cause, can be contagious from region to region, .placing a piece of duct tape (or medical tape) over the affected area for a week at a time. The procedure is otherwise identical to that of using salicylic acid adhesive pads. Other household remedies include the application of common household things, such as banana skin, vinegar, hot water and washing liquid, aerosol sprays, or unskinned potatoes, to the affected area. Accounts vary in regards to how long they must be applied in each session and how long they take to work.

duct tape is the best,,,

Answer 3

Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus.
They're like pimples almost. You can't cure warts because there is no cure for the Human Papillomavirus. You can remove the wart by freezing them, burning them, or wart removal band aids. You can buy the any of the removal processes at any pharmacy or like wal-mart. Or you could just put some acne medicine on a band aid and put it on the wart. Since the main ingredient in wart removal band aids is the same as the active ingredient in acne medicine. For more info check this site out

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Answer 4

What are warts? - DrGreene.com - caring for the next generationWarts are infections caused by viruses that are present everywhere, making them among the most common of all childhood skin conditions.
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Most are harmless and some can be removed by a wart solution you can buy at any drug store. Persistant warts can be removed by a dermotologist in the office with freezing agent, lasers, or lancing with razor,

Answer 5

Wart's are swellings occurring on the skin which on due corse of time tend to become ugly .They can be removed by minor surgery , laser therapy or by burning of the wart by a red hot iron rod which tends to permanent scarring of the skin.

Answer 6

Something old witches have on their face......If you ever develop a wart its the most annoying, ugly thing you ever seen. Hard round bumps on your skin.

Answer 7

Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus. They are generally harmless. However, warts can be disfiguring and embarrassing, and occasionally they itch or hurt (particularly on the feet).The different types of warts include:
Common warts: usually appear on the hands, but can appear anywhere.
Flat warts: generally found on the face and forehead. Common in children, less so in teens, and rare in adults.
Genital warts: usually found on the genitals, in the pubic area, and the area between the thighs, but can appear inside the vagina and anal canal.
Plantar warts: found on the soles of the feet.
Subungual and periungual warts: appear under and around the fingernails or toenails Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The typical wart is a raised round or oval growth on the skin with a rough surface. Compared with the surrounding normal skin, warts may appear light, dark, or black (rare). Most adults are familiar with the look of a typical wart and have little trouble recognizing them. Unusual warts with smooth surfaces or flat warts in children may be more difficult for parents to recognize.
Common warts tend to cause no discomfort unless they are in areas of repeated friction or pressure. Plantar warts, for example, can become extremely painful. Large numbers of plantar warts on the foot may cause difficulty running and even walking.Warts around and under your nails are much more difficult to cure than warts elsewhere.Some warts will disappear without treatment, although it can sometimes take a couple years. Treated or not, warts that go away often reappear. Genital warts are quite contagious, while common, flat, and plantar warts are much less likely to spread from person to person. All warts can spread from one part of your own body to another.
Because people generally consider warts unsightly and there is often a social stigma, treatment is often sought.
Symptoms
Small, hard, flat or raised skin lesion or lump
Abnormally dark or light skin surrounding the lesion
Numerous small, smooth, flat (pinhead sized) lesions on forehead, cheeks, arms, or legs
Rough, round, or oval lesions on soles of feet -- flat to slightly raised -- painful to pressure
Rough growths around or under fingernails or toenails
Signs and tests
Warts can generally be diagnosed simply by their location and appearance. Your doctor may want to cut into a wart (called a biopsy) to confirm that it is not a corn, callus, or other similar-appearing growth.
Treatment
Over-the-counter medications can remove warts. These are applied to the wart every day for several weeks. DO NOT use these medications on your face or genitals. It helps to file the wart down when damp (for example, after a bath or shower) before applying these medications.Special cushions are available at drugstores for plantar warts. These pads help relieve any pressure and pain from the warts.Stronger (prescription) medications may be required for removal of persistent warts. Surgical removal or removal by freezing (cryotherapy ), burning (electrocautery ), or laser treatment may be needed. Immunotherapy, done by injecting a substance that causes an allergic reaction, may also be considered by your doctor.
DO NOT attempt to remove a wart yourself by burning, cutting, tearing, picking, or any other method.Interestingly, placing duct tape over a wart may help it disappear. A small study had people wear duct tape for six straight days, remove it, wet and scrape the wart down using a file, and then reapply the tape the next morning. This was done until the wart disappeared, for no longer than two months. The people wearing the duct tape had as much luck getting rid of the warts as those who had warts frozen off by a doctor. This method might be worth a try if you have a painless, yet unsightly wart.Warts are generally harmless growths that often go away on their own within two years. They can be contagious, but transmission from person to person is uncommon. Warts may be unsightly or cause discomfort, especially on the feet.
Complications
Spread of warts
Return of warts that disappeared
Minor scar formation if the wart is removed
Formation of keloids after removal
Avoid direct skin contact with a wart on someone else.
After filing your wart, wash the file carefully since you can spread the virus to other parts of your body.
After touching any of your warts, wash your hands carefully

Answer 8

They're small rough bumps that are caused by a viral infection.

Answer 9

they r like irregular balls of skin . They can be removed by laser very effectively. don't go for chemical or physical removal

Answer 10

virus