Dealing with a wart? Those unsightly tiny flesh-colored or pink bumps are generally harmless, says Dr. Nava Greenfield, a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

Periungual warts and subungual warts are common types of warts that occur under and around the nail in people at any age. While they do not have the appearance of a common wart or a wart that has a ...

Home "remedies" are full of useful solutions, half-truths, and outright lies. This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the ...

If you’ve recently spent time at a public pool (indoor or out) or taken showers at the gym, you may be at risk of developing a plantar wart. Plantar warts are caused by an infection that enters the ...

In the realm of common skin ailments, warts stand out as particularly vexing. These small, benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be both unsightly and contagious. While they may ...

Filiform warts can occur on the face and other areas of the body. A doctor may be able to remove them with medical procedures or recommend at-home treatment options. Filiform warts look different than ...

Periungual warts form around the fingernails and toenails. They can be difficult to treat because of their location. See a doctor if you suspect this type of wart. Periungual warts start small, about ...