Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin. Find out what causes them, how they’re treated and when to get medical help.

Jan 3, 2025 · Warts or verruca are skin growths caused by an infection with humanpallilloma virus or HPV. Types of warts include common, plantar, genital and flat.

Oct 10, 2024 · Most treatments for verrucas work by destroying the verruca itself with acid or freezing treatment. Verruca needling works by stimulating your own body's immune response to fight off the …

Common warts (verruca vulgaris) present as cauliflower-like papules with a rough, papillomatous and hyperkeratotic surface ranging in size from 1 mm to 1 cm or more.

Jul 31, 2025 · Verrucae most commonly occur on the face, feet, hands, and legs. 2-4 They can spread to other areas of the body and to other people. Verrucae differ from genital warts in the type of HPV …

Aug 28, 2025 · This guide explains the beginning stages of a verruca, how to recognise the early signs, and the best ways to manage or remove them before they become more painful or spread.

Jul 24, 2025 · Verruca vulgaris, commonly known as the common wart, is a benign skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). These growths are made of abnormal squamous cells and can …