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A member asked:

Docs, could a common wart on my hand spread to my face?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Possible: Warts are caused by viruses. They can be spread by touch.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 11/28/2018

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