By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the summer holidays set in and children spend more time outdoors, they face a higher risk of developing common warts. This condition is identified with small skin bumps caused by viral infections. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause certain types of warts through skin contact. But it isn't too much cause for concern - as even without medical treatment, about 65% of breakouts go away by themselves. Meanwhile, for a quicker solution, Pharmaceutical company "Kroko" has developed a product to combat these unsightly skin growths. Here's spokesperson Lynsey Hammond...

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Hoosen Ebrahim - As the summer holidays set in and children spend more time outdoors, they face a higher risk of developing common warts. This condition is identified with small skin bumps caused by viral infections. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is known to cause certain types of warts through skin contact. But it isn't too much cause for concern - as even without medical treatment, about 65% of breakouts go away by themselves. Meanwhile, for a quicker solution, Pharmaceutical company "Kroko" has developed a product to combat these unsightly skin growths. Here's spokesperson Lynsey Hammond...</p>

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