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The skin is often exposed to millions of objects and conditions, some of which are helpful and some of which are harmful. Our environment can directly affect the health of our skin. It is therefore no surprise that studies show that skin conditions are some of the most common diseases among humans. There are several different types of skin conditions, ranging from bacterial, fungal and even viral conditions. Unlike bacterial and fungal conditions, viral skin conditions are not as prevalent, though they do affect a huge population. One of the common virus-related skin conditions is warts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warts<\/a> are skin growths that are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).<\/a> It occurs when skin cells grow faster than normal because they are infected with HPV. There are about 150 strains of HPV. About 10 strains are known to cause cutaneous(skin) warts. There are other strains that cause anal and genital warts. Nonetheless, HPV is also known to cause other types of diseases such as cervical and other types of genital cancers. Warts are benign(noncancerous) bumps. They enter the skin usually through wounds and cuts and cause infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warts are not generally dangerous. However, they can be uncomfortable, especially since they are itchy. They are also flaky and painful, which might make one feel distraught. Furthermore, warts are contagious. They can be spread from one person to another through physical contact. They usually access the skin through cuts or open wounds. However, one can also get infected with warts from being in contact with an infected surface even without a cut or wound. This might seem unnatural and it's still not known how this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Warts can affect anyone, irrespective of their age, gender or ethnicity. However, there are certain groups of people who are at a higher likelihood of getting infected with warts. Children are at the highest risk. This is because they are more likely to get cuts and wounds, such as when playing or scratches on their skin. In addition, people with autoimmune conditions or weakened immune systems are also at a higher risk of getting infected. Everyone interacts with the HPV virus every day, through handshakes, and contact with surfaces among other actions. This means we are all at risk of getting warts infections. Having undressed or open wounds and cuts further increases one\u2019s chances of getting HPV into their body. Some types of warts, such as genital warts<\/a> can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of warts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three types of warts. Each appears on a separate area, caused by a distinct strain of the HPV virus and has distinct symptoms. These types are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common warts- <\/strong>They commonly grow on the back of fingers and toes, but they can grow anywhere on the body. They can have a rough, thick, grainy appearance and a rounded top, which make them a cauliflower-like appearance. Common warts are often greyer or lighter than the surrounding skin. They can also occur alone or in groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Plantar warts- <\/strong>They grow into the soles of feet. Unlike other types of warts, plantar warts grow into the skin, not out of it.  <\/strong>They start as small holes in the skin, that are usually surrounded by hardened skin. Plantar warts are of two types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n