Fast facts on warts

Here are some key points about warts. More detail is in the main article.

A wart is a small growth on the skin that may look like a solid blister or a small cauliflower.

Types of wart include common warts, flat warts, pigmented warts, and plantar warts.

Black dots in the wart are blood vessels that can lead to bleeding.

Most warts disappear in 1 to 5 years without medical treatment, but treatment is available for warts that are large, numerous, or in sensitive areas.

Treatment

Most warts clear up without treatment. It can take from a few weeks to several years, depending on the location and number of warts. They usually disappear faster in children.

One third of children are estimated to have warts, but studies have found that 50 percent of these disappear within a year, and 70 percent are gone after 2 years.

However, if they do not disappear, or if a wart causes concern,Homoeopathy Treatment is available.

A doctor will examine the wart, they may ask about family history, and they may take some tissue for tests.