Warts are skin growths that are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV). There are several types of warts, including common warts, plantar warts (on the feet, most difficult to treat), and flat warts. We have several methods to treat warts, depending on the size, number, and type of wart as well as the age of the patient. Warning: Most warts require MULTIPLE repeated treatments every 3 weeks. In addition, there is no cure for the wart virus, which means that warts can return at the same site or appear in a new spot, even if they have been treated before.
- Freezing (Cryotherapy)—the most common treatment
- Cantharidin Plus
- Electrosurgery and Curettage (“scraping and burning”)
- Bleomycin injections
- Contact Immunotherapy (Squaric Acid)—using the patient’s own immune system to get rid of the warts by triggering a allergic reaction to the warts
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If you’re dealing with persistent, painful, or spreading warts, we’re here to help. Call our office or book an appointment online today.
