Warts: Common Misperceptions

Warts occur in about 10% of the population and mostly in children and young adults up to 16 years old. There are a lot of misconceptions about warts, where they come from and what it means when they appear. 

It’s important to start off letting everyone know that warts are benign and are considered by medical professionals to be a cosmetic issue.

Most people are embarrassed by warts.

That ugly appearance comes from the virus affecting the way the skin cells grow and organize themselves. The virus also causes blood vessels to grow closer to the surface of the skin making it easy to cause bleeding if the wart is bumped or scraped.

Also, nerve endings are closer to the surface increasing sensitivity to pressure and the resulting pain. Warts can make it tough to maintain an active lifestyle.

So what is True and what is a False about warts?

I can catch warts from other people

TRUE!  Warts can be transmitted by touch and sexual contact especially if there is broken skin. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus which can also exist on surfaces around pools and showers.

Warts only appear on my feet and hands

FALSE! Warts can grow just about anywhere on us. But they are likely to appear anywhere we might touch surfaces with the virus. So feet, hands, knees and elbows are all good possibilities.

Warts will never go away on their own

FALSE! Warts can stay around for a long time but eventually they do go away. The problem is during the time they are with you they can be painful and unsightly.

Warts always grow back after they are removed

FALSE! The answer here is false. Warts do not always grow back - but they can.

Warts come from Toads

FALSE! Warts can’t be caught by touching a toad. The truth is most of us will never even come close to a toad, but we can get warts anyway, since it comes from a virus.

We hope this list helps you understand more about warts. While you can get them by exposure to the virus on surfaces or others, you can take steps to protect yourself by wearing sandals and shoes in public showers and pool areas. Also wash your hands frequently when using public bathrooms. Simple steps will help to keep you wart free.

If you are suffering with embarrassing warts right now, you are not alone...

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