If you’ve recently spent time at a public pool (indoor or out) or taken showers at the gym, you may be at risk of developing a plantar wart. Plantar warts are caused by an infection that enters the ...

Verrucas or plantar warts normally go away on their own in a year or two in most people. In around half individuals the warts resolve in a year. In two thirds the warts resolve within two years. In ...

Verrucas or plantar warts are small rough lumps that are formed over the pressure points of the soles of the feet. These commonly occur in the heels or balls of the feet. The causative organism of ...

I developed a verruca a couple of months ago and treated it, successfully, with a preparation from the chemist. It has returned, however, and I am wondering what I can do. I am 28 years of age, very ...

Verrucas are warts which affect the sole of the feet. The medical term for this condition is 'plantar warts'. Verrucas and warts are caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV) of which ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Warts are small, grainy skin growths that often appear on the hands or feet. They are caused by a virus and, while generally harmless, can be bothersome. Understanding warts can help ...

Plantar warts, also known as verrucas and are warts that tend to grow on the feet. They are not harmful but can be frustrating and can snatch away your peace. Those suffering from unpleasant plantar ...

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Warts, in general, do not cause any discomfort and are painless. Based on the location and appearance, there are 7 types of warts. They include plantar, filiform, periungual, common, mosaic, flat and ...

Plantar warts, or verrucas, are a fairly common infection that usually occurs on the sole of the foot or on the toes. As with other types of warts, they are caused by the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) ...

AN urgent warning has been issued over a virus that can be spread through "contaminated surfaces" or "through close skin contact." Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin, and most people have ...

I’ve made it this far in life without getting a verruca and, while I’m still battling certain “issues” and there’s lots done but more to do, I’m truly cock-a-hoop about that one. Roald Dahl was a ...