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What is the difference between a wart and a rash?
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Wart is type of rash: A rash is a description for any abnormality of the skin which causes changes in skin color, texture, appearance, thickness, etc. A wart is a type of rash caused by the human papilloma virus, which can occur in almost any area of skin on the body. A wart is a thick raised plaque which is usually not painful, and sometimes goes away on its own.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Totally different: Wart is a type of viral infection of the skin which causes overgrowth of the overlying skin. A rash is a general description, and means any change of the skin from normal, typically related to inflammation or infection.
Answered 11/20/2013
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