Why is it so hard to treat stretch marks?
Stretch marks are harmless and usually aren’t painful, but that doesn’t stop people from wanting them to disappear. Is there a way to make them go away?
Warts are growths on your skin caused by an infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Types of warts include:
- Common warts, which often appear on your fingers
- Plantar warts, which show up on the soles of your feet
- Genital warts, which are a sexually transmitted disease
- Flat warts, which appear in places you shave frequently
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, Ohio State’s dermatologists can remove them. Chemical skin treatments usually work. If not, various freezing, surgical and laser treatments can remove warts.
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Which skin tag removal methods work?
You may have noticed a small new growth on your neck or armpits that is not a freckle or a mole, but you aren’t sure how it got there. This could be a skin tag. An Ohio State expert explains what to know.