Warts are an infection of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus enters the body through a break in the skin, such as a cut. It then forms a rough bump on the surface of the skin. Warts are benign (non-cancerous) growths. Common warts are essentially an infection of the epidermis brought on by human papillomavirus, or HPV, a family of viruses. The virus induces rapid cell growth on the outer layer of skin when it invades it, typically through a small cut. This rapid cell proliferation results in the wart. Warts that are not treated may grow larger and more numerous, potentially leading to other dangerous skin diseases. Warts could infect other people or other parts of the body by spreading from one part to another. It cannot be forced to be taken out with physical strength because it will only expose the infection more and could lead to more serious problems. Skin tags are made of collagen (a type of protein) and blood vessels surrounded by skin. They are usually found in the folds of the skin, for example, in the armpits, groin, thighs, eyelids, neck, or under the breasts. They are connected to the skin by a small, thin stalk. The most common type of bump on adult skin. Skin tags, which are harmless but can be annoying, tend to occur on the eyelids, neck, armpits, groin folds, and under the breasts. A person may have one to hundreds of skin tags.
