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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?

Q: 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?

: Ordinary or common warts are nononcogenic, that is they do not cause cancer although they are caused by a type of HPV

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No in overwhelming situatioons. But best is to have them treated

Answered 2/19/2022

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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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