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Warts are caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the top layer of skin, usually through a small cut or scrape. Different HPV types tend to cause warts in different places, such as the hands, the soles of the feet or the genital area.

Yes, warts can spread through direct skin contact or shared surfaces like pool decks and showers, though not every exposure leads to a wart. Avoiding picking at warts and keeping feet covered in shared wet areas can help limit spread.

You often can't tell for sure on your own — skin tags, seborrheic keratoses, corns, molluscum and some skin cancers can look like warts. A dermatologist or other qualified provider can examine it and, if needed, take a biopsy.

See a provider if a growth is changing, bleeding, painful, irregular in color or shape, on your face or genitals, spreading, or not improving with over-the-counter care — and anyone with diabetes, poor circulation or a weakened immune system should ask a provider before treating a foot wart at home.

Common options include salicylic acid, cryotherapy (freezing), cantharidin, laser treatment, excision and immunotherapy. Which one fits depends on the wart's type and location and on your health, so a provider should help you choose.

No. Warts.ai is educational and a referral directory — it is not medical advice. Only a licensed clinician who has examined you can diagnose a skin growth or recommend treatment.

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