Welcome back to Skinscope, the podcast where we dive beneath the surface of skin health and explore the stories, science, and solutions behind dermatology’s most fascinating topics.

In today’s episode — “HPV and Viral Warts” — Dr. George Kravvas (@drgeorgekravvas) and Dr. Sandra Jerković Gulin (@skindoc_sandra_jg) take a closer look at the human papillomavirus, or HPV — a tiny virus with a huge impact. From common warts on hands and feet to genital warts, also known as condylomas, we’ll unpack how this virus spreads, why it behaves differently in various parts of the body, and what happens during pregnancy.

We’ll also talk about prevention, including the Gardasil 9 vaccine, which protects against several high-risk HPV strains — and why it’s not just for teenagers.