Overview

Warts are common and harmless.

When to get urgent help

Not urgent.

Causes and risk factors

Human papillomavirus.

How it develops (pathophysiology)

Virus makes skin cells multiply.

Signs and symptoms

Rough bumps.

How it is diagnosed

Clinical.

Possible complications

Spread.

Medicines

Salicylic acid.

Other treatments

Freezing.

Living with it and prevention

Avoid picking.

Outlook

Most go away.