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Wart

Warts are small, usually painless growths on the skin caused by a virus. The typical wart is a raised round or oval growth on the skin with a rough surface. Common warts tend to cause no discomfort unless they are in areas of repeated friction or pressure. Warts often go away on their own within two years.

Review Date: 5/3/2006

Reviewd By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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