Question 1

what causes warts?

Accepted Answer

Pappiloma virus: There are a variety of viruses that cause warts. The strain involved is reflected in the location they show up.Common skin warts  are caused by a different strain than those that show up on genital skin.

Question 2

warts causes any dangerous problems?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on the type and location of the warts and the immune system of the patient.
Visit this site for more information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/common-warts/symptoms-causes/syc-20371125
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Question 3

can using my old shaver again cause warts?

Accepted Answer

No: If you had warts and are now free of them, you have immunity to that type of virus. You may wish to clean your old shaver with 70% ethanol for your peace of mind.

Question 4

what causes wart?

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Wart viruses: One's eyes are not that sharp, meaning we only see warts they they get big enough. Warts are caused by viruses which cause skin cells to grow abnormally in a lump. Usually, it is weeks or months after a new wart has been growing before a person can see the wart. In the beginning, it is just too small to be seen.

Question 5

are warts caused by bad hygiene?

Accepted Answer

No: Warts are caused by viruses. Anyone can get them. Some people are more susceptible than others.

Question 6

are warts caused due to papilloma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Warts are caused by the human papilla virus.  These can be treated a number of ways, but i find that liquid nitrogen works best.  Your physician can spray this on the wart in the office - they don't need to be burnt off or cut out.

Question 7

everytime i see a frog or come in contact i get super nervous because i was always told that frogs cause warts. how do i know they dont. ?

Accepted Answer

Frogs N' Warts: No, coming in contact (including close contact) with a frog will not give you warts.

Question 8

im still afraid that a toad or frog could cause a human to some how develop warts? can someone please explain how this is not true and why?

Accepted Answer

What causes a wart: A wart is caused by a virus. Perhaps in folk lore a person touched a toad or frog and
just happened to develop a wart. Since electron microscopes were not invented to see viruses
until 1952 folk lore may been the explanation for the cause of the wart for many long years.

Question 9

what causes warts on your fingers?

Accepted Answer

FINGER WARTS: Warts are caused by a virus. They are contagious. If you are sure they are warts, there are many over-the-counter wart medications you can use. If you are not sure that these are warts, then see a dermatologist.

Question 10

what are causes of warts in the hands?

Accepted Answer

HPV infection: Most warts are causing by the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) and are self limiting. It is a different strain than those that causes genital warts and cervical cancer. It is not too contagious. If the lesions persist you may try over the counter wart removal medication.

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