The wart (verruca) is one of 60 types of papilloma virus. They can range from the size of a pin-head to the size of a 20 cent piece. Warts can appear anywhere on the body. If unsure, always check with your doctor to verify it is a wart.

Other types of warts are:

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The moment we are injured (whether by accident or by surgical scalpel) the body goes on red alert. Stress hormones are released and there is a cascade of biochemical reactions. The first is inflammation, a process which blocks off the area, reducing the range of damage. Immune cells then enter the fray, helping to prevent infection from spreading, and clearing away any debris… such as injured tissue.

Finally, healing can take place with the formation of new, healthy cells and repairing of the wound.