6 Types of Warts (Signs, Symptoms, Home Remedies, and Treatment)
What Exactly IS a Wart?
At its core, a wart is a small skin growth caused by a virus – the human papillomavirus (HPV). When the virus gets into your body through a tiny cut or scrape, it can cause the skin cells to grow rapidly on the surface, creating that familiar bumpy texture of a wart.
Types of Warts
Warts come in all shapes and sizes and can show up almost anywhere on your body. That being said, there are some types of warts that are more common than others. The following are the most common types of warts that people get.
These are the classic warts, often found on hands and fingers. They have a rough, “cauliflower-like” surface. Usually they are fairly small, but they can grow if left untreated.
Plantar Warts
Plantar warts are those that hang out on the bottom of your feet. Because of the pressure from walking, they can grow inward. For this reason, they can sometimes feel like a painful pebble in your shoe. These can grow to be quite large if left untreated.
As the name suggests, these are flatter and smoother than other warts. They often appear on the face, arms, or legs. How you treat them will depend slightly on their location, as the skin on your face is usually more sensitive than that on your arms or legs.
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