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I've flat warts on hands and feet/ankles, but not genital warts at all. are these a cancer risk? different then genital from what i've read. i've had them for years?
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Ordinary or common warts are nononcogenic, that is they do not cause cancer although they are caused by a type of HPV
Answered 2/8/2022
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No in overwhelming situatioons. But best is to have them treated
Answered 2/19/2022
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