Warts, which can appear on the face or neck, are medically known as verruca vulgaris. They commonly grow on the face, neck, or even armpits as raised bumps.

They are caused by a viral infection that thrives in oily, sweaty, or moist areas. Additionally, they are contagious—though primarily through self-spreading. You won't contract them from casual contact like sharing meals or close proximity, but scratching or picking at them can spread the infection. Essentially, common warts are verruca vulgaris. Freezing therapy is an effective treatment for them and typically leaves no scars. Therefore, it's important to seek medical treatment rather than leaving them untreated.

Can you remove warts by yourself? Some people may have only one wart that has a particularly narrow base compared to its larger head. Traditionally, people would tie it off with a string or cut it off with scissors. Let me tell you, if you ensure the process is sterile, you can indeed do this—especially for skin tags under the armpit that grow very long.

If the stalk is very thin, you can disinfect it with alcohol and then cut it off with scissors. Afterward, apply a bit of antibiotic ointment or even cover it with a Band-Aid—this is completely fine. However, you can't just cut off every wart you see. Why? Because sometimes the stalk (or root) is quite thick, and cutting it may cause bleeding.

Moreover, if not done properly, it may lead to infection. For one or two warts with a very thin stalk, folk remedies like tying them off with string or snipping them off with scissors are acceptable. However, don’t make this a regular practice. Nowadays, hospitals offer these treatments very commonly. So unless absolutely necessary, avoid handling it yourself—after all, this involves a bleeding process.