Some Common Myths Thought to be True - Myth 73
Myth 73: People Catch Warts from Toads
By now, you probably know that the idea of catching warts from toads is nothing
more than an old wives' tale. But many people still have questions about these
unsightly and sometimes painful growths that seem to crop up out of nowhere.
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 shaving, because the virus is able to enter the
top layer of skin through scratches or cuts.
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Are Warts Contagious? Unfortunately, yes. You can get warts from touching a
wart on someone else's body, or by coming in contact with surfaces that touched
someone's warts, such as towels or bathmats.
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