What causes Warts?  These frustrating sometimes unsightly lumps that are damaging clients confidence are far more common than we know, but why do we get them? They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). But how do we get the virus I hear you say? The virus genberally enters our top layer of skin via a small cut or scratch. Once the virus is inside the skin it can then result in a rapid growth of cells on the outer layer of skin, this then ends up producing the wart. This virus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through direct contact with an infected person or indirectly through