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Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papilloma virus, or HPV. Types of warts include
In children, warts often go away on their own. In adults, they tend to stay. If they hurt or bother you, or if they multiply, you can remove them. Chemical skin treatments usually work. If not, various freezing, surgical and laser treatments can remove warts.
:'''''Wart''' is also the name of a Nintendo character, see Wart (Nintendo character).'' A '''wart''' is a generally small, rough, cauliflower-like growth, typically on hands and feet. Warts are common and contagious, and are caused by a virus (biology) infection, specifically by the aerobic ''Human papillomavirus'' (HPV). They typically disappear after a few months but can last for years and can recur. A few Papilloma viruses are known to cause Possible treatments for warts include: *Cryosurgery, which involves freezing the wart, after which the wart and surrounding dead skin falls off by itself. *Cryosurgery followed by surgically removing the infected spot. *Treatment with chemical compounds, containing salicylic acid, blistering agents, or immune system modifiers *Laser treatment None of these treatments are very effective on single uses; the wart often returns after the skin has healed from the treatment, but repeated treatment should rid the wart permanently. As they disappear after a few months and maximally a few years, treatment is necessary only if the lesions are painful or are a cosmetic problem. A household remedy whose efficacy has been ratified by at least one study is placing a piece of duct tape (medical tape works too) over the affected area for a week at a time, and rubbing off the dead wart cells with a pumice stone or emery board between tapings. A study by Focht et al took a group of 60 patients and randomized them to either duct tape for two months or cryotherapy (6 treatments). The duct tape group had a clearance rate of 85% versus the cryotherapy group (60%). Of course, keeping duct tape on an area for that amount of time may have drawbacks in compliance. Over-the-counter products typically employ the above technique combined with chemical treatment, usually involving salicylic acid. ... [ Read More ]
Robert O. Smith at KJR - Robert O.'s first job in the Pacific Northwest, while "Walter Wart" was still on the charts. From the KJR Seattle tribute site.
Walter Wart on KDWB - KDWB Minneapolis record survey from the week ending December 31, 1966, with "Walter Wart" debuting.
Dr. Demento's Basement Tapes 9 - "Walter Wart" finally made it to CD in 2001 thanks to the ninth edition of Dr. Demento's annual members-only CD. The Thorndike Pickledish Pacifist Choir is Robert O.
California in the Sixties - Groovy Times mentions Robert O.'s biggest hit song, Walter Wart, in its discussion of the music of the era.
Rubin's Rock 'n' Roll Reference Discography - "Walter Wart, The Freaky Frog" by Robert O.'s Thorndike Pickledish Pacifist Choir is included in this discographay: the result of over ten years of research by Dan Rubin.
WART HOG INC. - Offering brush guards and tow hook kits for the Jeep Liberty.
Wart Free - Wart removal products for all types of warts.
Bio-T Herbals - Company claims its products, used topically, can remove warts, moles, and skin cancers, as well as boosting the immune system.
Well In Hand Herbals - Herbal and aromatherapy alternatives for pain, stiffness, inflammation, acne, warts, lice, minor cuts and maternity comfort.
Phytocure - Offers salves for the removal of scars, wrinkles, plantar warts and skin cancer. Book with recipes for home made body products.