{"id":33616,"date":"2024-12-13T12:23:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/?p=33616"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:19:20","slug":"what-causes-warts-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/en\/what-causes-warts-en","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Warts? How Can They Be Treated?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Warts on the skin may not be highly dangerous, but they can affect a person\u2019s self-confidence. If left untreated, they may spread and become more difficult to manage. Just hearing the name &#8220;wart&#8221; is enough to make anyone uneasy. Let\u2019s take a closer look at what causes warts and how they can be treated.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 2; color: #4f9111;\">Key Topics About Warts<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"#a.001\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; caret-color: black; line-height: 1.6; text-decoration: underline;\">What are warts?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"#a.002\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111; caret-color: black; line-height: 1.6; text-decoration: underline;\">What causes warts?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.003\">Types of warts<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.004\"> Symptoms of warts<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.005\">Wart treatment options<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<a class=\"magnificPopImg\" href=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hot_02.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hot_02.png\" width=\"32\" height=\"20\" \/><\/a><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.006\">Are warts dangerous?<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; font-size: 20px; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"#a.007\">Why treatment matters<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 20px;\"><a href=\"#a.008\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.6; color: #4f9111; text-decoration: underline;\">Self-care and prevention tips<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"video video-fit mb\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"><p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14 \u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23? \u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e22\u0e31\u0e07\u0e44\u0e07\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e1a\u0e49\u0e32\u0e07?\" width=\"1020\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/owj07fluB2A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.001\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.001\" data-title=\"\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\u0e04\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\"><a name=\"a.001\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.8;\">What Are Warts?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Warts<\/strong> are small growths on the skin that may appear rough, hard, or smooth depending on the type.<\/span> They can develop on various parts of the body and are contagious through direct contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.002\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.002\" data-title=\"\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e08\u0e32\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e30\u0e44\u0e23\"><a name=\"a.002\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 26px; line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"color: #498c0e;\">What Causes Warts?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which stimulates skin cells to grow abnormally, resulting in raised bumps or skin tags. Warts can affect people of all ages and genders, and some individuals may carry the virus without showing any symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Warts tend to thrive in moist areas of the body and can spread through skin-to-skin contact, sharing personal items, or sexual activity. <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">While generally not dangerous, they can affect self-confidence and may be associated with other health issues. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-31947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/important-300x90.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"63\" height=\"19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/important-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/important.png 601w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 63px) 100vw, 63px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33622\" title=\"Warts\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warts.webp\" alt=\"Warts\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warts.webp 744w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warts-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Warts-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.003\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.003\" data-title=\"\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\u0e21\u0e35\u0e01\u0e35\u0e48\u0e0a\u0e19\u0e34\u0e14\"><a name=\"a.003\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 26px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Types of Warts<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Common Warts <\/span><\/span>usually found on the fingers, palms, or elbows. They appear as hard, rough-surfaced bumps that match the color of the surrounding skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Plantar Warts<\/span> f<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ound on the soles of the feet. These warts may appear flat due to pressure from walking and sometimes contain small black dots, which are tiny blood vessels.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Flat Warts <\/span><\/span>typically develop on the face, arms, or legs. They are small, smooth, and flesh-colored bumps that lie flat on the skin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Genital Warts<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-31941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/common-icon-81-300x89.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"54\" height=\"16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/common-icon-81-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/common-icon-81.png 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 54px) 100vw, 54px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">appear around the genital area or anus. They are soft, flesh-colored growths with a rough surface, resembling cauliflower. These warts are transmitted through sexual contact.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Periungual Warts<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occur around or under the fingernails or toenails. They may distort nail .<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33625\" title=\"Where Can Warts Appear?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Where-Can-Warts-Appear.webp\" alt=\"Where Can Warts Appear?\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Where-Can-Warts-Appear.webp 743w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Where-Can-Warts-Appear-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Where-Can-Warts-Appear-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.004\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.004\" data-title=\"\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e42\u0e23\u0e04\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\"><a name=\"a.004\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #498c0e; font-size: 26px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Symptoms of Warts<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common sign of a wart is a raised bump on the skin, typically around 10 millimeters in size. Warts may appear smooth and flesh-colored or rough and darker in color (often black or brown). They can be single or clustered, and are commonly found on the palms, soles, face, or neck.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Genital warts, also known as <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"\/en\/condyloma-accuminata-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">condyloma acuminata<\/span><\/a>, can appear on the genitals, groin, or around the anus. If left untreated and allowed to grow larger, they may lead to complications or pose health risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.005\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.005\" data-title=\"\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\"><a name=\"a.005\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #4f9111; font-size: 26px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Wart Treatment Options<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Topical Medication<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topical treatment is usually the first-line option for small or mild warts. It typically involves the use o<\/span>f salicylic acid, which gradually peels away the wart.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12892\" style=\"font-size: 14.4px; color: #4f9111;\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_498C0E_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Pros: Can be done at home; inexpensive<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10501\" style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_RGB255-0-0_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons: Takes time; some types of warts may not respond<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" ><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #3366ff; font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt;\">Cryotherapy (Freezing with Liquid Nitrogen)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method uses liquid nitrogen at -196\u00b0C to freeze the wart, causing the tissue to die and fall off. It is commonly used for common warts, plantar warts, or those unresponsive to topical medication. Treatments may need to be repeated every 1\u20132 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12892\" style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14.4px;\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_498C0E_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Pros: Quick procedure; minimal wound<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10501\" style=\"font-size: 14.4px; color: #4f9111;\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_RGB255-0-0_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons: Can be painful during treatment; often requires multiple sessions<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Available at Intouch Medicare <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-26293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hot.png\" alt=\"hot\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" ><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8; color: #3366ff;\">Electrocautery (Electric Burning)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This technique uses heat from electric current to destroy wart tissue. It&#8217;s typically used for larger warts or those resistant to other treatments. Local anesthesia is applied to minimize pain.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #4f9111;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12892\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_498C0E_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> Pros: Fast and effective\u2014often resolved in one session<br \/><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10501\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_RGB255-0-0_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/><\/span><\/span> Cons: May leave a scar; some downtime may be needed<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Available at Intouch Medicare <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-26293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/hot.png\" alt=\"hot\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" ><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8; color: #3366ff;\">Surgical Excision<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In this method, the wart is cut out using a scalpel or specialized tools. It is recommended for large, deep-rooted, or painful warts that do not respond to other treatments. Local anesthesia or localized numbing is used.<br \/><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #4f9111;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-12892\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_498C0E_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> Pros: Immediate removal in a single session<br \/><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-10501\" src=\"https:\/\/intouchmedicare.cc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/expand_circle_right_16dp_RGB255-0-0_FILL1_wght400_GRAD0_opsz20.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/> <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Cons: Higher risk of scarring; recurrence is possible<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wart-Treatment-Methods-1.webp\" alt=\"Wart Treatment Methods\" width=\"1150\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wart-Treatment-Methods-1.webp 743w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wart-Treatment-Methods-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wart-Treatment-Methods-1-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.006\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.006\" data-title=\"\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\u0e2d\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e23\u0e32\u0e22\u0e44\u0e2b\u0e21\"><a name=\"a.006\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #4f9111; font-size: 26px;\">Are Warts Dangerous?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Most warts are harmless and may go away on their own within 6 months to 2 years.<\/span> However, in some cases, warts can be more problematic, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Painful or rapidly growing warts<\/span> &#8211; especially on the soles of the feet or around the nails, which can cause discomfort or difficulty walking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Genital warts (Condyloma acuminata)<\/span> &#8211; caused by high-risk strains of HPV and may increase the risk of cervical cancer, genital cancer, or anal cancer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Warts that spread quickly<\/span> &#8211; in people with weakened immune systems (e.g., diabetes or those on immunosuppressive drugs), warts can become more severe and harder to treat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"message-box relative dark\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" style=\"background-color:rgb(230, 247, 205);\"><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-572088620\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-29490509\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-175328795\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-175328795 {\n  padding-top: 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Noticed fast-growing or genital warts? 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Get safe treatment at our <a href=\"\/en\/what-causes-warts-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">wart removal clinic.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lin.ee\/QMQJPg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25761\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Feel-free-to-contact-us-via-Line-300x66.png\" alt=\"Feel free to contact us via Line\" width=\"286\" height=\"63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Feel-free-to-contact-us-via-Line-300x66.png 300w, https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Feel-free-to-contact-us-via-Line.png 754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 286px) 100vw, 286px\" \/><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;max-width:100px;height:2px;background-color:rgb(79, 145, 17);\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1165882446\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1165882446 {\n  padding-top: 40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.007\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.007\" data-title=\"\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e2a\u0e33\u0e04\u0e31\u0e0d\u0e02\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e23\u0e31\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\"><a name=\"a.007\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111; font-size: 26px;\">Why Treatment Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of treating warts lies in preventing their spread, as they can be transmitted through direct contact. Treatment also helps reduce pain and discomfort, and prevents permanent scarring that may result from scratching or allowing the wart to grow larger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #ff0000;\">In some cases, such as genital warts, prompt treatment can also lower the risk of cancer. High-risk strains of HPV are linked to cervical cancer, genital cancer, and anal cancer.<\/span><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 2; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-31881\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intouchmedicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/important-47.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"59\" height=\"18\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #a.008\" data-bullet=\"true\" data-link=\"#a.008\" data-title=\"\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e14\u0e39\u0e41\u0e25\u0e15\u0e31\u0e27\u0e40\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e41\u0e25\u0e30\u0e1b\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e40\u0e01\u0e34\u0e14\u0e2b\u0e39\u0e14\"><a name=\"a.008\"><\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span style=\"line-height: 1.8; color: #4f9111;\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">Self-Care and Prevention of Warts<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8; color: #3366ff;\">Self-care when you have warts<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Avoid picking<\/span>, scratching, or cutting warts with sharp objects, as this can cause the virus to spread.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Wash your hands thoroughly<\/span> after touching a wart.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Cover the wart with a bandage<\/span> to reduce the risk of spreading it to other parts of the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Avoid walking barefoot in public<\/span> places like communal bathrooms or swimming pools.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 24px; font-family: Prompt; line-height: 1.8; color: #3366ff;\">Preventing warts<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Avoid direct contact<\/span> with someone else&#8217;s warts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Do not share personal items<\/span> such as towels or nail clippers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Wear shoes or sandals in public<\/span> areas like bathrooms or gyms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #4f9111;\">Use condoms during sexual activity<\/span> to reduce the risk of contracting HPV, which causes genital warts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"\/en\/hpv-vaccine-en\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Get vaccinated against HPV<\/span><\/a> to lower the risk of genital warts and HPV-related cancers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;max-width:2000px;height:1px;\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 26px; font-family: Prompt; color: #4f9111; line-height: 1.8;\">Interesting Articles<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 20px; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"\/en\/wart-removal-tissue-excision-keloid-injection-en\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">Wart Removal, Skin Tag Removal, and Keloid Scar Treatment<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff; font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"\/en\/what-are-skin-tags-en\">What causes skin tags? Are they dangerous? How are they treated?<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 20px; color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"\/en\/get-to-know-keloids-en\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.8;\">What are keloids or keloid scars? 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