How to Tell the Difference Between a Wart vs. a Skin Tag

How to Tell the Difference Between a Wart vs. a Skin Tag

Medically reviewed by Katlein Franca, MDVASYL MYKHAILENKO / Getty ImagesWarts and skin tags are benign skin growths that typically look different from each other, but both may be annoying or uncomfortable. The human papillomavirus (HPV) causes warts, while the cause of skin tags is unclear but they are not considered contagious.Jump to Key Takeaways.VASYL MYKHAILENKO / Getty Images Wart in armpitWhat Are the Key Differences?Location and firmness…