Warts are small growths on the skin that normally don’t cause
pain. Some warts itch and may hurt, especially if they’re on
your feet. There are five kinds of warts: Warts are a type of
infection caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV)
family. There are more than 100 types of HPV. Warts can grow on
all parts of your body. They can grow on your skin, on the
inside of your mouth, on your genitals and on your rectal area.
Common types of HPV tend to cause warts on the skin (such as the
hands and fingers), while other HPV types tend to cause warts on
the genitals and rectal area. Some people are more naturally
resistant to the HPV viruses and don't seem to get warts as
easily as other people. Yes, warts on the skin may be passed to
another person when that person touches the warts. It is also
possible to get warts from using towels or other objects that
were used by a person who has warts. Warts on the genitals are
very contagious and can be passed to another person during oral,
vaginal or anal sex. It