Anywhere you have skin, from face to feet, you can get warts. WebMD explains what kinds there are, what causes them, who gets them, and what you can do about them.

The surgeon Benjamin Bell documented that warts were caused by a disease entirely unrelated to syphilis, and established a causal link between warts and cancer.

What are warts? Warts are benign (noncancerous) growths that can develop on your skin and mucosa (like inside your mouth). The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts. There are over 100 subtypes (strains) of HPV, but only a few types can cause warts on certain parts of your body.

Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.

Warts are due to infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a double-stranded DNA virus. There are more than 150 known HPV types, only some of which infect the skin, giving rise to a variety of clinical presentations.

Common warts are small, grainy skin growths that occur most often on the fingers or hands. They're rough to the touch and often have tiny black dots. These dots are clotted blood vessels. Common warts are caused by a virus and are transmitted by touch. It can take 2 to 6 months for a wart to develop.

Over 100 types of HPV can cause common, plantar, flat, filiform, and genital warts. Warts are contagious and spread through both direct and indirect contact.

Warts can be unsightly and uncomfortable. Find out how to diagnose and treat warts to find relief.

Warts are raised bumps on your skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Learn about types of warts, options for treatment, and ways to prevent them.

Discover the three types of warts caused by HPV, their treatments, and prevention methods to effectively manage these skin growths.