Warts are small, grainy skin growths or raised bumps or fleshy bump on your skin or mucous membrane caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It transmitted by touch. Symptoms are: Small, fleshy, grainy bumps; Flesh-colored, white, pink or tan; Rough to the touch; Sprinkled with black pinpoints, which are small, clotted blood vessels. Common areas affected include the hands, fingers, feet, face, neck and genitals. Causes: Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is quite common and has more than 150 types, but only a few cause warts on your hands. Some strains of HPV are acquired through sexual contact. Most forms, however, are spread by casual skin contact or through shared objects, such as towels or washcloths. The virus usually spreads through breaks in your skin, such as a hangnail or a scrape. Biting your nails also can cause warts to spread on your fingertips and around your nails. Each person's immune system responds to the HPV virus differently, so not everyone who comes in contact with HPV develops warts. Treatment: Treatment may include topical medication and removal through medical procedures. Homoeopathy Cure for Warts: Homoeopathy offers an excellent and promising cure for warts. The beauty of the treatment is that the medicines are to be taken orally and there is no local application. This treatment, in turn, treats the ailment from within, for a long time and almost permanently.