What are Warts and Verrucas?
Genital or anal warts are smaller and softer than warts appearing on the rest of the body, they have a pinky-white colour and tend to grow in clumps. What Causes Warts and Verrucas? Warts and verrucas are caused by the papilloma virus, some people can be more prone to the virus then others, children are often more vulnerable to the virus, as most adults have developed immunity against the virus. The virus enters the skin through a break in the skin surface, hence it is more commonly found on parts of the skin more likely to get minor injuries, such as hands and feet. It is common to get verruca when you go swimming because the virus can be found in public swimming pools and showers. The warm and moist surroundings of a public swimming pool are an ideal environment for the papilloma virus, and as the skin becomes softer in water it is easy for the virus to penetrate the skin. There Are Four Types of Warts Common Warts It has a rough texture, skin coloured or slightly dark. It can be as
