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A member asked:
My boyfriend has a wart on his finger but it was not caused by genital warts, so is it contagious? isn't it only genital warts that are caused by hpv?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Plantar wart: He probably has what is termed a "plantar wart" which is a common wart of the hand. The wart is usually caused by HPV but it is a different strain than the that causes genital warts. It can be transmitted so it helps to cover the wart in a bandage, especially when it is moist. There are over the counter medicines at your local drug store to treat them. Good luck!
Answered 11/27/2014
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Warts: Warts are caused by HPV the ones on the skin and fingers are caused by different strains as opposed to the strains that cause genital warts which are more virulent strains
Answered 9/21/2017
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