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How quickly will flat warts on hands and top of feet progress to cancer? scared?
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Almost never if they are really warts. Do a video consult with us so we can see and we can help more.
Answered 10/8/2021
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Flat warts rarely lead to cancer. So I would not worry too much about there presence but do show your skin warts to a dermatologist who can give you proper advice and offer appropriate treatment.
Answered 10/10/2021
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Mixed reaction. Are the strains that cause common or flat warts on hands and feet the cancer causing type? I don't have genital warts FYI?
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Do the strains of hpv that cause hand and feet warts put you at risk for penile, throat,or other cancers? I don't have Genital Warts FYI?
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Last question. let's say the top of my feet are covered in flat warts and I decide never to treat them just ignore them. Will that increase the cancer risk even if low risk?
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Which high risk strains of HPV would cause flat warts on hands and top of feet? I didn't think they did but wanted to ask?
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Ive flat warts on my hands legs meaning top of feet and back of heel area. I know Ive had the arm/hands ones for awhile. Is it accurate that these are simply benign and at no risk for cancer?
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