Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

My abuelita told me that to get rid of warts all you needed to do is to pee on it. I had also heard that rubbing a potato or a penny on it will get rid of it, too. So which one is true?

Warts are tough little lumps on your skin that are caused by a virus called “human papillomavirus”, or HPV. These lumps are small, rough, and can appear on your palms, knuckles, and knees ...

Learn more. Those tiny flesh-colored or pink bumps? They may be warts, says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nava Greenfield. But not all are made the same — in fact, warts is an umbrella term ...