A
wart is a generally small, rough growth, typically on hands and feet. Warts are common and contagious, caused by a
viral infection with one of the
Papilloma virus strains. They typically disappear after a few months but, if untreated, can last for years and can reoccur. A few Papilloma viruses are known to cause
cancer.
Possible treatments for warts include:
However, none of these treatments are very effective. The wart often returns right after the skin has healed from the treatment.
See also Genital wart.