So, you've got a growth on your hand that wasn't there a week ago. Chances are, if you recently got a scrape or cut, a virus known as the human papillomavirus has entered your body. This new growth ...

Warts are flesh-colored bumps caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Oral HPV can be transmitted from person to person, so it’s important to take precautions. Warts can form anywhere on the body, ...

Despite the current tween and teen obsession with pricey skin care products, most healthy kids don’t need to regularly see a dermatologist. But what if a wart — a rough but benign skin growth caused ...

If you’re afraid of toads because you’ve heard that touching them causes skin warts, you can relax around the little creatures. Warts are simply an overgrowth of skin cells caused by infection with ...

The primary cause of warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV). This highly contagious virus can be easily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or surface. There are over 100 ...

You probably associate warts with witches, frogs or any other number of unfairly maligned figures, but it's time to rip off the band-aid: Warts can literally happen to anyone, whether or not they hang ...

Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

A Cumberland County Prison inmate left with permanent damage after a medical staffer allegedly put wart remover in his eye ...

A 10-year-old is now left with a "hole" in her face after a mysterious illness. Kennedy News and Media A British girl was left unable to move her legs last month after she was bitten by a mysterious ...

A prison staff member allegedly used wart remover instead of saline when cleaning pepper spray out of an inmate's eyes, ...

Bumps on the vagina are usually normal like those caused by ingrown hairs. Some are caused by genital warts or herpes, which ...