Tag: warts

Warts are generally harmless skin growths caused by a viral infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the top layer of the skin. Warts are spread by direct contact from person to person, sometimes indirectly. Scratching, or picking a wart can also result in the transfer of viral particles to another area of the skin.

These are common wart-like, rough spots or bumps that range in color from flesh to brown or even black.  They occur on any part of the body and usually appear to be stuck on to the skin like barnacles.  The exact cause of these lesions is not known but they