How We Treat Warts

How We Treat Warts

Verrucas, commonly known as warts, really do come in a wide array of sizes and shapes and could be bumpy, flat, smooth, contain tiny dots, or textured like broccoli or cauliflower. You may also be aware that the HPV or human papillomavirus causes warts and that warts are very contagious.

But did you know that HPV also comes in various types, in the hundreds, in fact, and that they’re categorized by number and not their name? Additionally, data from electron microscopes indicate that lots of wart viruses are on surfaces practically everywhere and hang around literally in the air.

To prevent warts from worsening or avoid the spread of warts in your household, early treatment from your dermatologist here at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases is key. You can consult with one of our dermatologists in our Roswell, GA, Alpharetta, GA, Cumming, GA, or Sandy Springs, GA, office to get your warts checked out and get prompt treatment for them.

How to Get Rid of Warts

In most cases, OTC wart remedies that dermatologists recommend will suffice to get rid of mild wart cases. On the other hand, mosaic warts (those that come in clusters), plantar warts, warts on the face, and stubborn recurring warts will require professional treatment.

The reason for this is that recurring warts are usually those that come in clusters. These could be extremely painful since they develop deep into the skin surface, and the only way to truly get rid of them is through professional medications, techniques, and devices.

Here in our Roswell, GA, Alpharetta, GA, Cumming, GA, and Sandy Springs, GA, office, we typically treat warts by shaving them off and then applying a spritz of liquid nitrogen to freeze the infected tissue and effectively kill the HPV virus. You’ll have to follow up at home with a prescription medication to be applied to the wart area for some time to ensure its complete elimination.

Your dermatologist may likewise inject medicine into warts to trigger your immune system to combat the virus. Likewise, depending on the severity of your warts, electrosurgery, which involves sending electric currents through your warts to kill the infected tissue, may be recommended. More stubborn warts might also need to repeat treatments. Yes, HPV is everywhere, but you don’t have to suffer warts on your skin.

Reach Out to Us For Concerns or Advice on All Things Warts

Contact Our Offices Today: Sandy Springs, GA at (404) 252-4333, Roswell, GA at (770) 751-1133, Alpharetta, GA at (770) 664-5225 or our Cumming, GA, office at (770) 844-1902 to book a consultation here at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases.

Our Locations

Sandy Springs Office

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Suite 850

Sandy Springs , GA 30342
(404) 252-4333
(404) 252-7000 fax

Roswell Office

1265 Upper Hembree Rd.
Suite 100

Roswell , GA 30076
(770) 751-1133
(770) 751-7410 fax

Alpharetta Office

3400C Old Milton Parkway
Suite 340

Alpharetta , GA 30005
(770) 664-5225
(770) 664-4337 fax

Cumming Office

327 Dahlonega Street
Suite #1501

Cumming , GA 30040
(770) 844-1902
(770) 205-3991 fax