Warts can happen to anyone. Warts are typically harmless but could also be annoying to deal with. They’re generally painless but can take a long time to disappear on their own. Our dermatologists at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases in Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, and Sandy Springs, GA, can explain what warts are and how you can get rid of them.

Dealing with Warts

Warts are caused by a form of Human Papilloma Virus, also known as HPV. Warts can appear anywhere on your body, but typically show up on the hands and feet. Warts can be skin-colored and appear as a dome-shaped lesion. They can range in size and be large or very small.

Another type of wart is known as a plantar wart. These usually occur on the soles of the feet, and you might experience pain because of the constant pressure applied to the wart. They are rough and can have a black speck inside the wart. Plantar warts are known for spreading throughout your body, which makes it hard to remove them without treatment.

Our dermatologists in Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, and Sandy Springs, GA, can offer multiple forms of treatment for warts. Treatment will depend on where the wart is and how severe it is. Cryotherapy freezes the wart with liquid nitrogen. You will likely need several treatments for full results. Electrosurgery sends an electric current through the wart to kill off tissue. Your dermatologist might also recommend injecting a medication into the wart to help stimulate your immune system to fight it off.

Contact Our Dermatologist Today

Find out how you can be wart free! Contact your dermatologists at Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases in Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, and Sandy Springs, GA, to learn more about dealing with warts. Call for more information today at (404) 252-4333 for the office in Sandy Springs, GA, (770) 751-1133 for the office in Roswell, GA, (770) 664-5225 for the office in Alpharetta, GA, and (770) 844-1902 for the office in Cumming, GA.