Warts are small, noncancerous growths appear when your skin is infected with one of the many viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. The virus triggers extra cell growth, which makes the outer layer of skin thick and hard in that spot. Because each person's immune system responds differently to the virus, not everyone who comes in contact with HPV will get a wart. And if you cut or damage your skin in some way, it's easier for the virus to take hold. Warts are highly contagious and are mainly passed by direct skin contact, such as when you pick at your warts and then touch another area of your body. You can also spread them with things like towels or razors that have touched a wart on your body or on someone else's. Warts like moist and soft or injured skin. There are different types of warts namely common, plantar, flat, filiform and genital warts.Over time, your body will often build up a resistance and fight warts off. But it may take months or as many as 2 years for them to disappear. In adults, warts often stick around even longer, perhaps several years or more. Some warts won't ever go away. Most warts are harmless, and you don't need to do anything -- unless, of course, they're painful or embarrassing. Waiting for warts to go away could backfire, though: A wart might get bigger, new warts may appear, or you could give them to someone else. The best treatment depends on your age and health and the type of wart. But there's no cure for HPV, so some of the virus might stay in your skin after the wart is gone and reappear later. I would advise you to visit a dermatologist so that the lesion can be examined and treated accordingly. The following steps may help:
- Don't touch, pick, or scratch your warts, or touch someone else's.
- Wash your hands after treating warts.
- Wear waterproof sandals or flip-flops in public showers, locker rooms, and around public pools.
If the condition persists or worsens visit the dermatologist at the earliest
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Follow the steps as advised
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If condition persists or worsens visit the dermatologist at the earliest