The primary cause of warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV). This highly contagious virus can be easily transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or surface. There are over 100 ...

Skin blemishes and growths can be a common occurrence, and often people mistake one for another. Two such skin conditions that are often confused are warts and skin tags. While they may appear similar ...

Hand warts are an easily contractible skin condition that can be passed at even the most mundane of moments, from shaking someone’s hand to sharing towels at the pool. When your skin comes in contact ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD Common skin diseases often cause symptoms like burning, itching, and discoloration.

Skin tags are harmless, flesh-colored skin growths that are either round or stalk-shaped. They tend to pop up on your skin in areas with lots of friction. These include your armpit, neck, and groin ...

Skin care isn't just for grown-ups. While children don't need a medicine cabinet full of fancy skin-care products, parents do need to be aware of their kids' skin-health needs — and signs that they ...

Public locker rooms may seem like breeding grounds for germs, but when it comes to warts, kids may be more likely to contract a wart-causing virus at home or school, a new study suggests. Kids who had ...

ViroXis Corp. has completed a Phase 2 clinical study on an investigational drug for the treatment of the Human Papilloma Virus. Local biotech firm ViroXis Corp. is wrapping up a Phase 2 clinical study ...

Duct tape's success at curing warts may have been overstated, according to a new study that raises doubts about the tape's effectiveness as a cheap, painless treatment. The tape supposedly works by ...

A 10-year-old is now left with a "hole" in her face after a mysterious illness. Kennedy News and Media A British girl was left unable to move her legs last month after she was bitten by a mysterious ...

A common skin condition that often appears during pregnancy could be a warning sign of high cholesterol and other health issues. Skin tags, harmless flesh-coloured growths that usually appear in areas ...