Many people with warts worry about how they look, especially if they’re on your hands or face. But apart from their appearance, warts and verrucas don’t usually cause any symptoms. You may find them uncomfortable or painful if they’re on your feet or near your nail beds. Sometimes common warts may crack and bleed.
Warts and verrucas are usually harmless and go away by themselves without treatment. In children, about half go away within a year, and about two-thirds disappear within two years. It may take longer for warts and verrucas to clear up for adults – in some cases up to 10 years.
Warts do not cause you any harm, but some people may find them embarrassing. You can treat warts if they bother you or are painful.