Wart Removal: Plantar, Flat and Facial Wart Home Cures

Plantar warts on the feet can be treated with salicylic acid or a surprising duct tape cure. From using white vinegar and banana peels for facial warts to understanding how they spread, effective removal techniques are within reach.

Types of HPV Strains

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Stewart Brently

Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the cause of warts on the skin. The Mayo Clinic reports that more than 100 HPV strains exist. Most common are those types spread through sexual contact, which includes about 30 strains.

Stewart Brently is an American expat in Taiwan. He has been writing and editing professionally since 2005 and is the owner of The Writing Clinic, a copyediting firm specializing in medical and other academic manuscripts. His publications include EFL textbooks, business and marketing materials, and books on Chinese-English translation. His areas of expertise are health psychology, whole-foods cooking, religion and spirituality, and Vipassana and qi gong meditation. Brently is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in clinical psychology at National Chengchi University.