NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus is present in the skin cells of a wart. HPV is a family of viruses that affects the skin and moist membranes (mucosa) of the body. There are more than 100 different strains of HPV.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common warts are caused by a virus and are transmitted by touch. It can take a wart as long as two to six months to develop after your skin has been exposed to the virus. Common warts are usually harmless and eventually disappear on their own.

Detailed explanation-3: -Warts often go away on their own after your immune system fights off the virus. Because warts can spread, cause pain and be unsightly, your doctor may recommend treatment. Options include: At-home wart removal: Over-the-counter (OTC) wart removal medications, such as Compound W®, contain salicylic acid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Common Warts They’re small–from the size of a pinhead to a pea–and feel like rough, hard bumps. They may have black dots that look like seeds, which are really tiny blood clots. Typically they show up where the skin was broken, perhaps from biting your fingernails.