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Warts are outgrowths of the skin, usually caused by a virus. They are self-limited, meaning that they can go away on its own after a few years.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Viral skin diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Self-diagnosable

Types of

Common warts
Condition
Genital warts
Condition
Plantar warts
Condition

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Warts
Imiquimod
4.7
6 reviews
Bleomycin
4
1 review
Salicylic acid
3
1 review
Retinoid

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Warts

Surgery

Debridement
Plantar wart excision
Laser wart therapy
Surgery

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