wart—often flesh-colored and capable of growing relatively quickly.
💡 The surprising part? Warts are caused by a virus, not by fungi or bacteria. They can also take months or even years to appear after exposure. And no, you can’t catch warts from toads—that’s a myth!
Don’t pick or scratch a suspected wart, as this can spread the virus to other areas of the skin.
For common or plantar warts, treatments such as salicylic acid may help. Duct tape occlusion is sometimes used, although the evidence for its effectiveness is mixed.
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