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What are causes of warts in the hands?

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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.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

Unknown: There is a lot of theories about the cause of warts, some claimed it could be virus. But actually nobody know exactly what is the real cause f warts.

Answered 11/1/2015

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