Caring for your Skin
Can genital warts be cured? Not exactly. Genital warts are caused by a virus, the human papillomavirus, or HPV. There is no cure for HPV. Once infected with it, you’ll always have it and can transmit it to others. There are treatments that remove warts, however. These are not exactly genital warts cures, since warts … Read more
What are the causes of genital warts? Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus, often referred to as HPV. There are more than 100 strains of HPV, but not all of them cause genital warts. Some strains cause warts on other parts of the body and some don’t cause warts at all. Genital warts … Read more
A deep plantar wart is simply a wart on the sole (plantar) of the foot that has grown inward. Because simple acts like standing and walking put pressure on a plantar wart, they often look flat, unlike warts on the hands or other parts of the body, which are usually bumpy. Because of the pressure … Read more
It’s helpful if you recognize the early signs of genital warts so you can get treatment as soon as possible. Getting prompt treatment prevents warts from causing you discomfort and also reduces the risk of transmitting the condition to others since the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes genital warts is highly contagious. Early Signs … Read more
People often look for a home remedy for warts because they don’t want to see a doctor for wart removal and pay costly medical bills. Many people are also concerned about pain, scarring, and other potential unpleasant side effects associated with medical treatments that remove warts, such as cutting, burning, or freezing them off. Home … Read more
Lip warts may be common warts, like those found on other areas such as the hands or face, or less commonly, they may be genital warts which have been spread to the mouth through oral sex. Warts are benign growths and are generally harmless, but people often prefer to have them removed. Especially with regard … Read more
If you’re living with genital warts, you’re not alone. Genitals warts are extremely common, with at least half of all sexually active people becoming infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) that causes genital warts at some point. There are treatments for genital warts but no cures. Once you’re infected with HPV, you’ll always have it. … Read more
We’d like to show you some photos of genital warts to help you recognize the condition. Be advised, though, that these photos are pretty graphic. You should also be aware that the appearance of genital warts can vary somewhat from individual to individual, depending on the number of warts, the exact location of warts, skin … Read more
We are often asked about a plantar wart home remedy because many people prefer getting rid of plantar warts without going to a doctor or podiatrist if they can. Some want to avoid painful surgery or other treatments, like burning warts off their feet. Others want to save money. Some are too busy to make … Read more
We are often asked about how to remove warts naturally. Some people are concerned about the potential side effects of medical treatments for warts and some are worried that commonly-used medical treatments, like burning off warts or cutting off warts, will be painful. Some want to spare the expense of things like cryotherapy, a procedure … Read more