Verruca Vulgaris is also known as cutaneous warts. It is a skin condition caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. It can spread through skin-to-skin contact, if scratched or peeled, to various skin sites. It appears as hard rough bumps with tiny red or black dots on them. It can be treated using topical patches of salicylic acid and podophyllin.
An Overview of Warts and Verrucas
Warts and verrucas are both caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Read below to learn more.