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Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. Warts are usually
skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat or smooth. The appearance of a wart depends
on where it is growing and which type of virus is causing it.
Warts are passed from person to person, sometimes indirectly. The time from the first contact to the time the warts
have grown large enough to be seen is often several months or years. The risk of catching hand, foot, or flat warts
from another person is small but there are some warts that are contagious.
Warts in adults often do not disappear as easily or as quickly as they do in children. Warts can be treated with several
different therapies, including Skin Specialists' effective laser treatments or other, non-invasive therapies. Other
treatments designed for children are also available.
Questions? Email Dr. Schlessinger at Skindoc@LovelySkin.com
If you would like to set up an appointment for an evaluation for treatment of your warts, either
email us for an appointment or give us a call at 402-334-SKIN (7546)
or toll free at 1-800-757-7546.
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