Warts are a prime example of a skin condition that’s stubborn, bothersome and a possible source of embarrassment for some. We’re told by board-certified dermatologist and skin care founder Dr. Blair ...

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 ...

Cutaneous warts are seen often in primary care, particularly among children, but a recent Cochrane review (Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006; 3:CD001781) was inconclusive on the relative merits of the ...

Cyrotherapy with liquid nitrogen is the most effective method of removing warts, a randomised controlled trial suggests. Researchers compared 250 patients aged four to 79 treated in 30 primary care ...

Warts are usually harmless, but they can certainly be an eyesore. Over time, warts usually go away by themselves. However, if you do choose to seek treatment, we’ve got you covered. Depending on the ...

Researchers compared the two approaches in 240 patients with plantar warts. In the first method, a healthcare professional froze the wart with liquid nitrogen in up to four treatments. In the second, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Cutaneous warts, or verrucae, are a common problem seen in pediatric offices. Although most warts will ...

"The Healthy Geezer" answers questions about health and aging in his weekly column. Question: Can you get rid of warts with duct tape? Answer: For starters, check with your doctor before beginning any ...

Question: What causes a person who's had beautiful smooth skin to suddenly develop facial warts? Answer: Warts are benign, non-cancerous skin growths that appear when a virus infects the upper layer ...

Freezing off warts at home may cause a fire, the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers. Over-the-counter, cryogenic wart removers have led to 14 reports of fires, affecting household items ...