Nearly half (49 percent) of all adolescents aged between 13 and 17 were up-to-date with their human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in 2017, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The organization’s latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)...
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Warts
Warts are a common skin condition characterized by small, rough, bumpy growths on the skin. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a viral infection affecting as many as 79 million Americans, according to CDC figures. Several types of warts exist, including common warts, plantar warts, filiform warts, and genital warts.
Symptoms of common warts include the appearance of small, grainy bumps on the skin, usually on the fingers and hands. They may be flesh-colored, or appear white, pink or tan and are rough to the touch. Warts may have tiny black spots, which are caused by small blood vessels that have clotted.
Preventative measures may help reduce the likelihood of warts appearing, such as avoiding direct contact warts (both your own and those on other people) and maintaining good skin and nail hygiene.
While normally not a cause for concern, it may be necessary to consult a physician if the growths become painful or interfere with day-to-day life, if you have a weak immune system (for example, people with HIV or other immune system disorders), or if over-the-counter treatments do not work. Drug classes commonly used to treat warts include topical antivirals, keratolytic agents and over-the-counter wart removers.
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