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Hi! my friend has developed some small things on his head (skull) they look like dry warts. what is the cause n how can it be treated.
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See a physician: Warts are caused by the HPV virus. There are many medications and alternative treatments that work. They also can be removed by a Dermatologist if needed. But before you consider self treatment be sure to have the involved area examined by a physician to be sure you are not dealing with a precancerous actinic keratosis or squamous cell cancer.
Answered 8/18/2015
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