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But despite our embarrassment about these patches of thickened skin, the truth is that virtually all of us will have one at some point in our lives. Warts and verrucas are the same thing – and ...

Warts are tough little lumps on your skin that are caused by a virus called “human papillomavirus”, or HPV. These lumps are small, rough, and can appear on your palms, knuckles, and knees ...

Different strains of HPV will impact different areas of the body, and not all types of the virus cause warts. When your skin ...