This image displays common warts on the face, most likely from transferring the wart virus from the child's fingers. Warts often have a rough, multi-pointed surface, like this wart near the eye. This image displays the thick and rough surface typical of a wart. This image displays the "black dots" typical of warts, which are clotted, fine blood vessels in the skin. Warts can have a thick scale, which sometime become loose, as in this infant. This image displays multiple warts on the lips.
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Common Wart  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Common Wart: This image displays common warts on the face, most likely from transferring the wart virus from the child's fingers. Divider line
This image displays common warts on the face, most likely from transferring the wart virus from the child's fingers.
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Overview
Warts are common growths on the skin that are present on 5–10% of all children. They are caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts appear as circular raised flesh-colored growths that have a roughened, irregular surface. Common warts (verruca vulgaris) occur most frequently on the fingers, backs of the hands, face, knees, and elbows. They are usually not painful and are harmless. Warts will usually resolve on their own and do not require any treatment.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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