Cutaneous warts in schoolchildren aged 4 to 12 years will resolve within 1 year in about 50% of cases, Dutch researchers report in an article published in the September issue of the Annals of Family ...

Medicare does not pay for benign wart removal for cosmetic reasons. However, it may fund the removal of malignant warts, warts that have spread to other body parts, or warts that are symptoms of ...

Warts are raised, round, rough growths on the surface of the skin. They are very common and most people have dealt with one at some point. Warts usually go away without treatment in two to three years ...

Parent and patient education aimed at dispelling common myths or misconceptions about these lesions is a neutral starting point. Some common questions from parents include: Should I remove the "seed" ...

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 ...

Warts are a prime example of a skin condition that’s stubborn, bothersome and a possible source of embarrassment for some. We’re told by board-certified dermatologist and skin care founder Dr. Blair ...

Some warts disappear over time, but others may need treatment. With wart medications, such as salicylic acid, the wart should peel away in stages until it is as flat as the skin. If this does not ...

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 ...

Most natural treatments for warts don’t have a lot of research behind them. They have, however, helped people in the past. Because these treatments usually aren’t expensive or harmful, they can be ...

While conventional medical treatments are the most effective for removing warts, some popular home remedies are also available; however, most are not backed by science. Home remedies that may help ...