What causes seed warts?

In some warts, little black dots appear, leading people to call them "seed" warts. Actually the black dots are little blood vessels that have grown up into the wart. Warts don’t really have “seeds.” Plantar warts usually don't stick up above the skin as much as warts on the hand, partly because of the pressure of walking and its flattening effect. read more

Seed warts are a viral infection caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus, which affects the superficial layer of skin, is a contagious virus and can spread from person to person through direct and indirect contact. read more

Blood vessels can grow into both palmer and plantar warts, and so both types can develop the black dots that some refer to as "seeds." Palmer warts appear on the hand and can protrude above the skin more than plantar warts, which appear on the bottom of the feet. read more