Warts are stubborn, contagious, and often misunderstood. Luke Johnson, MD, a dermatologist with University of Utah Health, shares what actually helps—from over-the-counter salicylic acid to in-office ...

Foot skin issues are common among teenagers—and no, it’s not always athlete’s foot. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about three common foot skin issues in teenagers, and how to identify and treat ...

Warts can be the nemesis of many a kid and mom who wonders how to get rid of them. And trying to avoid them is tricky at best, doctors say. "It's like trying to avoid the common cold. Just like some ...

Question: I am a podiatrist who has used as "off-label" the heartburn medication Tagamet for the treatment of plantar (foot) warts in children with mixed results. How does it work? I've also found it ...

How Do You Get Warts? Warts occur when the virus comes in contact with your skin and causes an infection. Warts are more likely to develop on broken skin, such as picked hangnails or areas nicked by ...

Essential oils that may help manage warts at home include neem oil, tea tree oil, cinnamon bark oil, oregano oil, frankincense oil, and clove oil. It’s best to speak with a doctor before applying ...

Q You've had several suggestions about remedies for plantar warts. I had one on each foot when I was a kid in the late 1950s. They were removed with two sessions of spot radiation. The radiation was ...