There are a lot of people who complain about the problem of warts appearing on their hands. Sometimes it can be a mystery as to what caused them or what kind they are. The fact of the matter is that there are a number of different kinds and it is important to know what some of them are in case you ever encounter any problems with them. The HPV virus is responsible for causing most warts and children seem to be the most vulnerable to it, although adults can certainly get them as well. There is of course the more common type which typically has a rough surface and can appear to have an irregular shape.

Some of the most common types of warts are anywhere from one and a half to ten millimeters in diameter. They can appear to have a gray, yellow, or black coloration. The locations are often on the backs of people's hands or on knees and elbows. Although of the time these malformations on the skin are not painful whatsoever, it is still important to have an idea as to how you should go about treating them. Another type is called "Plantar warts" and they typically appear on the bottom or soles of the feet. Most of the time people see them as small spots with tiny blood vessels inside, causing a moderate amount of pain. You can feel them when walking.

Genital warts are certainly not one of the more pleasant kinds to have and they can be quite painful, appearing most commonly in the vagina as well as the cervix. They are typically transmitted through sexual interaction although they can be passed along to others in different ways through direct contact. Some describe them as clusters of little cauliflower pieces. Treating these is not always an easy task, but there are a number of ways to go about doing it. Laser treatment is a newer method with success, but it has a high price for services. You will want to look up as much information as you can to see what options you have as far as treatment is concerned.

In order to completely get rid of or at least treat your condition, you will need to consider some of the most common methods used, including freezing, burning, or even cutting them off. These treatment options should be utilized only in a doctor's office. There are also unconvential methods such as using duct tape.