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There are various types of warts, including **flat** (plane) **raised** (common) and **verrucas** (plantar). They are benign epidermal tumours which are contagious (human papilloma virus HPV) and all can be treated. Warts can develop individually or in clusters and can spontaneously disappear. Plane or flat warts occur mostly on the face, backs of hands and wrists. Hygiene must be of the highest importance to avoid cross infection and if not treated they may spread. **Treatment methods** Treatment is performed using medicines, medical products, cryotherapy and diathermy.