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When a skin wart appears, it may seem as though it came out of nowhere, but common warts are actually a sign of an infection.

Warts are actually an infection in the top layer of skin, caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus family. When a virus infiltrates the outer layer of skin, usually through a small scratch, it causes rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of skin, which creates the wart.

Scientists have identified more than 100 unique types of the human papillomavirus. Most people will have at least one common wart at some point in their lives, most likely on their hands. Certain forms of the virus are more likely to infect skin on the hands.

Warts are contracted from other people with warts, and the virus can stay dormant for months, or even years.

If you would like information on wart treatment, contact the Houston medical spa Dermagenix by calling 713-662-3376