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Big Apple Dermatology
36-A East 36th Street
Suite 202, (between Park & Madison Ave)
New york, New York 10016
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For appointments call: 212 683-6073
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Warts |
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Warts are growths of the skin caused by infection with Human Papilloma Virus. More
than 70 Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) subtypes are known. Those on the sole of the
foot are generally
known as "verrucas", or plantar warts. Warts are very common
in childhood and are spread by direct contact or autoinocculation. This means if
a wart is scratched, the viral particles may be spread to another area of skin.
It may take as long as twelve months for the wart to appear. In children, 50% of
warts disappear on their own within 6 months, and 90% are gone in 2 years. They
tend to be more persistent in adults, lasting about 5-7 years.
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