2007-01-01 17:16:36 · 11 answers · asked by jonah 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Rough, verrucous, skin-colored papules on the hands. Warts are caused by human papillomavirus. They are commonly treated by topical keratolytics and cryosurgery.
2007-01-01 17:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do warts come from? ...Warts are caused by a virus that is easily spread through skin-to-skin contact or, in the case of plantar warts, by having the feet come into direct contact ...
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Warts -- familydoctor.orgInformation about warts from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ... If warts come back, see your doctor to talk about other ways to treat them. ...
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2007-01-01 17:19:37 · answer #2 · answered by m c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a virus under the skin. I believe warts come from lizards and toads that carry the skin virus externally or internally. Don't worry warts are not contagious, the root exist within the skin, unless its bleeding may be contagious
2007-01-01 17:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by kikaida42 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Warts are caused by a virus getting into cracked, dry skin. By keeping your skin well moisturized you can prevent them.
2007-01-01 17:21:17 · answer #4 · answered by Country girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A virus that is a reletive of the Herpes virus.
It also is the same family of viruses that cause cold and canker sores in the mouth.
2007-01-01 17:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by xtinachick01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
warts are a virus.
2007-01-01 18:03:24 · answer #6 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
virus
For feet (plantar warts)- there is and over-the counter treatment=it burns them off by freezing.
2007-01-01 17:31:29 · answer #7 · answered by Mia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-01-01 17:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a virus. You could have picked them up from virtually anywhere.
2007-01-01 17:20:10 · answer #9 · answered by Gina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are usually caused by a virus.
2007-01-01 17:19:50 · answer #10 · answered by idabearheart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋