A wart is a virus caused by HPV - the human papilloma virus. Doctors have classified over 100 types of warts. 30 of these can be found more often in the sexual areas of the body.

The most common wart is the one that is found on fingers and hands. There are also plantar (foot) warts that are on the surface of the feet or under the skin.
Flat warts are usually grouped together in large numbers and can be found on flat surfaces. Than there are venereal (genital) warts - which are some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.

It is important to understand the signs and symptoms of these warts as well as how to treat them.