3. Firmness to the Touch – A Hard Reality
When you touch a wart, it doesn’t give way like regular skin. It feels firm, solid, and grounded, distinguishing itself from the surrounding tissue.
This firmness stems from the thickening of the skin where the wart forms. It’s not just an external growth; the skin layers are actively involved.
Many confuse warts with calluses or corns due to their firmness. However, their location, combined with other symptoms, sets them apart. (3)