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What is a wart?


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A wart is a firm abnormal elevated blemish on the skin; caused by a virus.

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Wart is a horny projection on the skin usually of the extremities produced by proliferation of the skin papillae. Thanks ChaCha!

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A wart is a small area of hardened skin that usually has a bumpy surface.Viruses cause warts.Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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It is a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.

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Warts are a type of infection caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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A wart is a fleshy growth on the skin caused by infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). Thanks for asking ChaCha!

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Wart - small tumor, typically on hands/feet but also elsewhere. Resembles a cauliflower or blister. Common & caused by a virus.

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A wart is a harmless skin growth caused by some types of the virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). Thanks for texting!

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