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Can we have plantar wart on hands?
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No: There are many wart viruses, there are only a few that infect the feet. Wart viruses are contracted by contact.
Answered 4/24/2013
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Wart on hand: You can certainly have a wart on the hand just drop the word plantar. Plantar wart is specific to bottom of foot.
Answered 4/27/2013
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