do not fill with fluid and do not behave like a fresh acne bump.
- Why the neck is a common spot
The neck is one of those places that gets rubbed and nicked more than we realize. Shirt collars, costume necklines, scarves, backpack straps, necklace chains, and even frequent shaving around the hairline can create tiny breaks in the skin. That gives the virus an easy doorway in.
In teenagers, dance, choir, theater, and sports all add a little more friction and sweat to the mix. I’ve seen plenty of harmless little skin issues show up after weeks of rehearsals in synthetic costumes and costume jewelry. Friction does not cause the wart by itself, but it can make an existing one more noticeable and sometimes a bit irritated.
- How it differs from a skin tag
This is one of the easiest mix-ups. A skin tag is usually soft, smooth, and
