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.

Warts are one of those annoying skin issue that is very common among the people, but are often misunderstood, or even a bit ...

There are many different types of HPV — over 100 types, in fact. Some of them can cause warts. The type of warts you get (and where you get them) depends on the type of HPV you have.

In contrast to most warts, flat warts have a smooth appearance. They have the potential to grow in clusters of 20 to 200. They’re caused by HPV strains 3, 10, 28, and 49, according to Healthline.

In contrast to most warts, flat warts have a smooth appearance. They have the potential to grow in clusters of 20 to 200.

Some types of warts, such as those sexually transmitted types, are preventable with a vaccine that boosts the body’s natural protection against certain strains of HPV, says Greenfield.

Two doctors explain what warts are, the different types, and how to treat warts with in-office and over-the-counter options. Skip to main content. Popsugar. Subscribe. Go to Navigation.

Warts are usually harmless, but they can be an eyesore. ... There are “over 100 types of the HPV virus,” Schultz says. Wart-causing strains of HPV can spread from skin-to-skin contact ...

Warts are usually harmless, but they can be an eyesore. ... There are “over 100 types of the HPV virus,” Schultz says. Wart-causing strains of HPV can spread from skin-to-skin contact ...

In contrast to most warts, flat warts have a smooth appearance. They have the potential to grow in clusters of 20 to 200. They’re caused by HPV strains 3, 10, 28, and 49, according to Healthline.