WARTS
Safe, Effective Removal of Viral Skin Growths
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra diagnose and treat warts, benign skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts can appear on the hands, feet, face, and genital area, and the right removal method depends on their size, number, and location.
Understanding Warts
Warts are small, rough or smooth growths caused by HPV infecting the outer layer of skin. Common warts typically appear on the hands and fingers, plantar warts develop on the soles of the feet and can be pressed flat by walking, and flat warts tend to appear on the face or legs in clusters. Warts spread through direct contact or contact with contaminated surfaces, and they can take weeks to months to appear after exposure. Many warts eventually clear on their own, but treatment speeds resolution and reduces the chance of spreading to other areas or people.
When to See a Dermatologist
A dermatology visit is worthwhile to confirm a growth is a wart rather than another type of lesion, and for warts that are painful, spreading, cosmetically bothersome, or not responding to over-the-counter treatments.
Our Treatment Options
Cryotherapy: Freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen to destroy the affected tissue, often needing more than one session.
Topical Medications: Prescription-strength solutions applied over several weeks to gradually remove the wart.
Electrocautery: Using heat to remove larger or resistant warts in a single clinic visit.
Laser Treatment: A precise option for warts that have not responded to other treatments.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis: We confirm the growth is a wart and assess its type, size, and location before treatment.
Method Matched to the Wart: Treatment is selected based on where the wart is, how large it is, and how it has responded to prior treatment.
Reducing Spread: Guidance on avoiding picking, sharing personal items, and other habits that can spread warts to new areas or other people.
Follow-Up Care: We monitor treated areas and repeat or adjust treatment for warts that need more than one session to clear.
If you have a wart that is spreading, painful, or not clearing with home treatment, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur for an accurate diagnosis and effective removal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What causes Warts?
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the top layer of skin, leading to small, rough growths that can spread through direct contact.
Q. How are Warts treated?
Options include cryotherapy (freezing), topical treatments, or minor procedures depending on the wart's size, location, and how long it has been present.
Q. Do Warts come back after treatment?
They can recur since the virus may remain in surrounding skin, so multiple sessions or a combination approach is sometimes needed for full clearance.