There are more than 50 types of HPV which produce different types of lesions depending on location. Common elevated warts appear on fingers.
Flat warts appear on the face.
Plantar warts appear on the sole of the foot. Genital warts may be flat or elevated in the genital or anal area. For this reason, the source of your infection may be difficult to determine. Your immune system is continuously fighting against unfriendly virus, bacteria or fungus invaders. An infection occurs when your immune system is unable to conquer this invasion.