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1 -Destiny M. Mickell

2 Warts are a small rough tumor usually seen on the feet and hands but can be found anywhere. Warts are usually found singly or in clusters in your skin (Warts.) NOT a THREAT!!

3 There is a good chance that you have a wart if:  You have a raised round oval growth anywhere on your skin  There is a spot that is lighter, darker or black compared to your skin  If the area is pained (warts do not usually cause pain, unless pressure is constantly being pressed on, such as on the feet)

4  Warts are caused only from the virus known as Human Papilloma Virus.  if you have a wart on one part of your body, you can not spread it to another  Skin warts can not spread to other people but Genital warts can (through sexual intercourse.)

5  Skin warts can NOT be prevented, however, Genital warts can.

6  WASH YOUR HANDS REGULARLY  keep skin healthy (Not just LOOKING healthy)  Keep skin moisturized and free of cuts  Try not to bite your nails  When you are in a public shower, pool etc. WEAR a flip flops or something to cover your feet.

7  Warts are not harmful, and they disappear within 6month- two years. however, because of self consciousness, many people try to have it removed by: 1. Freezing it off through cryotherapy 2. Prescribed medication 3. Minor surgery 4. And many other ways

8  PRACTICE ABSITINECE

9 1. Handling frogs/toads can give you warts  This is false  This was originated in the middle ages through the unpopularity of frogs  Warts are only through the Human Papillloma Virus (HPV)  Toads DO have warts but humans can NOT catch them

10 2. Warts have roots  This is false  Warts NEVER grow into the dermis layer of skin.

11 3. Warts can cause cancer  Fortunately this is false!!!  HPV can cause cancer but warts itself cannot.  “the two strands of HPV that cause cancer, are two strands that do not cause a wart (top 10 myths)

12 1. Elsevie, Mosby. “pubMedHealth.Ncbi.nlm.gov.A.D.A.M, NOV. 2011. 06 Feb 2012http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2. Desrosier, Chesney. “Top 10 Warts Myths.” Welcome to Wryte Stuff! 07 Jan 2007. Web 06 Feb.2012 http://wrytestuff.com http://wrytestuff.com 3. “warts” Warts Treatment, Warts Removal Natural Remedies. Web. Of Feb2012 http://www.wartstreatmenthelp.com http://www.wartstreatmenthelp.com 4. “warts on hands” Warts on hands. Web. 06 feb 2012 http://www.warts-on- hands.comhttp://www.warts-on- hands.com 5. URAC “10 answers to frequently asked questions.” Kostenlose Homepage Erstellen 100% Gratis! U.R.A.C web 06 feb 2012 http://www.webmd.comhttp://www.webmd.com

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