Genital warts are a common health concern affecting both men and women. These small growths develop due to certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus, or, HPV. Many feat warts are cancerous, which is ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I saw your article about the person who had a wart removed by rubbing chalk on it. I had a wart on my hand for seven years. Then I started teaching, using a blackboard and chalk. A ...

Plantar warts are common growths that appear on the bottoms of your feet. They're caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which thrives in warm, moist environments (like locker room floors). The ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways A sign that wart treatment is working is if the wart begins to shrink and peel away.  Salicylic acid is a common home treatment that needs to ...

They can go away on their own, but it can take weeks, months, or even years. Your doctor will tell you conventional treatments include chemical peels, surgery, freezing, and laser surgery. These ...