They are usually free of pain. Common warts occur in people of all ages. Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the feet. They are spotted in appearance due to blood vessels that have become clotted within the wart. Plantar warts can be painful.
Genital warts are small flesh-colored or pink bumps that appear on the genitals or anus.
They are a common sexually transmitted disease. HPV is transmitted most often due to sexual contact. The greatest risk associated with genital warts is cervical cancer. It is also associated with an increased risk of anal-rectal and penile cancer although these diseases are much rarer than cervical cancer. Common warts can be treated with an over the counter treatment that contains salicylic acid.