Warts are caused by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). With numerous different strains of HPV, this causes different types of warts.
The common wart virus is transmitted by touch. It can take a wart as long as 2 to 6 months to develop after skin has been exposed to the virus.
Treatment Options
Did you know? Treating warts in more than one way will ensure a greater success rate.
Laser Treatments
Medical laser treatments for wart removal has been shown to be highly effective. Lasers are precise & are used to target the wart tissue limiting damage to surrounding healthy skin. Making it particularly useful for treating warts in delicate areas such as the face, hands, & feet.
Topical Treatments
Topical agents ranging from blister inducing gels to immune modulating creams can be prescribed by Richmond Square Medical Doctors.
Freezing Treatments
Cryotherapy or Liquid Nitrogen applications can take only seconds. Our medical professionals may be required to trim skin around the wart prior to application.
Cryotherapy can be uncomfortable for some people.
Richmond Square's medical treatments target different layers of the wart aiding in greater success in eliminating the wart(s).
Wart viruses are extremely persistent & require a consistent approach with treatments.
Treatment Plans & Home Care Routines Are Different For Every Patient.
Free Wart Consultation
A personalized, one-on-one skin examination by our medical professionals.
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