- posted: Jun. 15, 2025
At Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases, with offices in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA, our team offers trusted medical solutions for managing and removing warts. These skin growths, often harmless but sometimes persistent or uncomfortable, benefit from timely dermatological evaluation and treatment to prevent spreading and recurrence.
Understanding Warts and What Causes Them
Warts are caused by some types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can enter the skin through tiny cuts or breaches. They are infectious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing towels, shoes, or other personal items. Although warts are most likely to occur in children and adolescents, individuals of any age can become infected.
There are several types of warts, including:
- Common warts that most frequently occur on the fingers and hands
- Plantar warts, found on the sole of the feet and are often sensitive when bearing weight
- Flat warts, which are smaller and smoother and typically occur on the face, arms, or legs
- Filiform warts, which rapidly develop around the mouth, nose, or eyes
- Each type may be distinct, which is why expert diagnosis is necessary
How Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Warts
At Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases, our doctors start by thoroughly examining the wart's nature, location, and severity. We usually diagnose visually, but biopsies are occasionally performed to eliminate other dermatologic conditions.
We provide various treatments based on the patient's age, general health, and characteristics of the wart:
- Cryotherapy: is a quick and effective freezing treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to destroy wart tissue.
- Topical treatments: Prescription-strength salicylic acid softens the wart, making it easier to remove over time.
- Laser therapy: Used for resistant warts, laser treatment targets and destroys wart tissue without damaging surrounding skin.
- Excision: In some cases, surgical removal under local anesthesia may be recommended for particularly large or painful warts.
Some warts resolve on their own, but many require repeated treatment or combined methods. Early intervention reduces the risk of spreading and helps restore healthy skin faster.
Turn to the Experts for Wart Treatment
If you’re dealing with painful warts that are spreading or simply not going away, it's time to consult the experts at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases. We serve patients in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA, offering safe and effective wart treatment in a comfortable clinical setting. To schedule an appointment, call our offices today:
Alpharetta, GA: (770) 664-5225
Cumming, GA: (770) 844-1902
Roswell, GA: (770) 751-1133
Sandy Springs, GA: (404) 252-4333
- posted: Jun. 15, 2025
At Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases, with offices in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA, our team offers trusted medical solutions for managing and removing warts. These skin growths, often harmless but sometimes persistent or uncomfortable, benefit from timely dermatological evaluation and treatment to prevent spreading and recurrence.
Understanding Warts and What Causes Them
Warts are caused by some types of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can enter the skin through tiny cuts or breaches. They are infectious and can be spread through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing towels, shoes, or other personal items. Although warts are most likely to occur in children and adolescents, individuals of any age can become infected.
There are several types of warts, including:
- Common warts that most frequently occur on the fingers and hands
- Plantar warts, found on the sole of the feet and are often sensitive when bearing weight
- Flat warts, which are smaller and smoother and typically occur on the face, arms, or legs
- Filiform warts, which rapidly develop around the mouth, nose, or eyes
- Each type may be distinct, which is why expert diagnosis is necessary
How Dermatologists Diagnose and Treat Warts
At Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases, our doctors start by thoroughly examining the wart's nature, location, and severity. We usually diagnose visually, but biopsies are occasionally performed to eliminate other dermatologic conditions.
We provide various treatments based on the patient's age, general health, and characteristics of the wart:
- Cryotherapy: is a quick and effective freezing treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to destroy wart tissue.
- Topical treatments: Prescription-strength salicylic acid softens the wart, making it easier to remove over time.
- Laser therapy: Used for resistant warts, laser treatment targets and destroys wart tissue without damaging surrounding skin.
- Excision: In some cases, surgical removal under local anesthesia may be recommended for particularly large or painful warts.
Some warts resolve on their own, but many require repeated treatment or combined methods. Early intervention reduces the risk of spreading and helps restore healthy skin faster.
Turn to the Experts for Wart Treatment
If you’re dealing with painful warts that are spreading or simply not going away, it's time to consult the experts at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases. We serve patients in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA, offering safe and effective wart treatment in a comfortable clinical setting. To schedule an appointment, call our offices today:
Alpharetta, GA: (770) 664-5225
Cumming, GA: (770) 844-1902
Roswell, GA: (770) 751-1133
Sandy Springs, GA: (404) 252-4333