Are Warts Contagious?

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Warts might seem harmless at first, but they’re more than just a skin issue. Caused by a viral infection, warts are not only persistent—they’re also contagious. That means they can easily spread from person to person, or even from one part of your own body to another.

At Calgary Vein and Laser, we help patients take control of recurring or spreading warts with safe, effective wart removal options. If you’ve been dealing with warts and are wondering how contagious they really are, here’s what you need to know.

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What Causes Warts?

Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through small cuts, scrapes, or broken skin. Once the virus is inside, it causes the skin cells to grow rapidly, creating a raised bump or rough patch.

Different types of warts show up on different areas of the body—like hands, feet (plantar warts), or the face—and they can affect anyone, regardless of age.

How Do Warts Spread?

Warts are contagious through direct or indirect contact with the virus. That means you can catch or spread warts by:

  • Touching a wart on yourself or someone else
  • Using shared towels, razors, socks, or shoes
  • Walking barefoot in public places like pools or locker rooms
  • Scratching or picking at a wart, which can cause it to spread nearby

Even after wart removal, the virus can remain on the skin’s surface or linger in surrounding areas, which is why professional wart treatment is key to long-term success.

Can I Prevent Warts from Spreading?

Yes—there are several ways to reduce the risk of spreading or catching warts:

  • Keep warts covered with a bandage or dressing
  • Don’t share personal items like towels or razors
  • Avoid walking barefoot in public spaces
  • Wash your hands regularly, especially after touching a wart
  • Avoid picking or scratching any warts

If you're seeing new warts appear, it’s a sign the virus is active and spreading. That’s when it’s time to visit a wart clinic for expert advice and treatment.

Why Choose Professional Wart Treatment?

While drugstore remedies may seem convenient, they often fail to remove the entire wart or address the underlying virus. At Calgary Vein and Laser, our trained specialists provide medically supervised wart treatment that targets the root cause, helping prevent future outbreaks and stopping the spread.

As a leading wart clinic in Calgary, we offer safe, non-surgical wart removal for children, teens, and adults—backed by personalized care and real results.

Warts aren’t just a cosmetic issue—they’re a contagious viral infection. Whether you’re dealing with a single stubborn wart or multiple that keep coming back, Calgary Vein and Laser can help you break the cycle with effective, expert care.

Book your consultation today and find out how easy and effective wart removal in Calgary can be.

FAQs:

​Wart treatment is recommended for individuals with persistent, bothersome, or painful warts, particularly those on pressure points like the feet or those that are spreading.​

​Warts can appear on the hands, feet (plantar warts), face, and legs. Plantar warts on the soles of the feet can be painful when walking.​

​While treatment effectively removes warts, they can recur if exposed to the virus again. Preventive measures and follow-up treatments may help.​

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