Warts are viral infections of the skin caused by Human Papilloma Virus. They present as rough skin outgrowths. There are different types of warts like periungual, common, plantar, filiform, genital.

 

Are warts contagious?

 

Warts are contagious and spread from one person to another through skin contact.

 

What precautions do I take to avoid getting warts?

 

• Do not share towels, personal hygiene products

• Wear footwear in public places like gyms, swimming pools, showers to avoid plantar warts

• Washing hands and face and wearing clean clothes prevents infection

 

If you have warts-

 

• Do not touch/ scratch your wart

• Do not bite your nails/ cuticles

• Dry off your warts after washing hands

• Keep your warts covered with bandage

• Improve your immunity

• Seek treatment earliest