Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV. Warts found on other parts of your body are caused by a different virus. You can't get genital warts from touching your own body or someone else with a wart on the hand or foot. The ways that genital warts spread include: Intercourse,...
Plantar wartsform on the bottom of the foot. This part of your foot is called the plantar surface. The growths appear on the top layer of skin called theepidermis. They are caused by thehumanpapillomavirus(HPV). A plantar wart can spread if you touch, scratch, or pick at it. Sometimes...
Genital warts are caused by certain strains of HPV. Warts found on other parts of your body are caused by a different virus. You can't get genital warts from touching your own body or someone else with a wart on the hand or foot. The ways that genital warts spread include: Intercourse,...
Those older than 60 years old; who have rapidly growing and spreading warts; or who have warts that have suddenly changed in color, size or characteristics should visit a doctor to rule out the possibility of skin cancer. What causes warts? Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)...
Finally, athlete’s foot is an uncomfortable foot problem caused by afungal infection. The growth of this fungus on the foot usually leads to itching, burning, and cracked skin. Like plantar warts, athlete’s foot is contagious, and the fungus which causes it flourishes on warm, damp surface...
Care guide for How to Give A Foot Massage. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.
Some sexually transmitted diseases like genital warts andherpesmay also form blisters prior to forming itching rashes. Blisters on the genitals should always be evaluated, since the most likely cause is herpes, which can be quite contagious. Those with herpes need to discuss reduction of risk with...
Heels can crack when the skin around the rim of your heel becomes dry and thick, and increased pressure on the fat pad under the heel causes the skin to split.
Wildlife warrior Paula Kahumbu talks about the past, present, and future of African savanna elephants.
White lump on a dog’s paws can have a variety of causes. These can include skin infections, ticks, cysts, warts, and cancerous tumours. It’s important to visit your vet to get an accurate diagnosis of any white bump or lump on your dog’s paws. The first step is to rule out th...