Warts Also known as verruca, are caused by a virus that invades the skin through small lacerations or abrasions. Warts are infectious and can spread by touching or scratching. Warts have a finite life span of anywhere from six months up to five years. Athletes Foot Is a chronic infection caused by one of several types of fungus. It usually starts between the toes and spreads to the bottom and sides of the foot.
Conditions range from mild scaling and itching to very painful inflammation and blisters.