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Warts,
contrary to popular belief, are not given to
people by frogs. Warts are caused by
a viral infection in the top layer
of skin. They are
non-cancerous, epidermal growths
most often occurring on the hands
and feet of an infected person.
While
common warts appear on the hands and
feet, there are many types of warts that
can appear all over the human body.
Warts that occur on the face are
known as filiform warts.
Genital warts are found on and
around male and female genitals.
Plantar warts are located on the
bottom and sides of the feet.
Warts that are found on areas
commonly shaved, such as the face
and legs, are known as flat warts.
There are also warts that infect the
skin under and around fingernails
and toenails called periungal warts.
Warts can occur at any age but are
most common in children, young adults
and people with immune system
deficiencies.
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Warts Information Center
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