Warts
Warts are common, contagious skin growths caused by HPV. Dermaporium offers diagnosis and treatment for common, flat and plantar warts.
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). They may appear on the hands, fingers, face, knees or soles of the feet and can spread to other areas of the body or to other people. Some disappear without treatment, but others persist, multiply or become painful.
When should a wart be assessed?
Not every rough bump is a wart. A dermatology assessment is especially helpful when a growth is painful, bleeding, changing, spreading quickly, recurring after treatment or located in a sensitive area. People with diabetes, poor circulation or a weakened immune system should seek professional advice before using home treatments.
Signs or concerns may include
- Rough or grainy growths, sometimes with tiny dark dots
- Painful lesions on pressure-bearing areas of the feet
- Clusters of flat, smooth bumps
- Growths that return or do not improve with appropriate home care
Treatment at Dermaporium
Treatment is selected according to the type, location and number of warts. It may include prescription topical treatment, cryotherapy, curettage or another in-practice procedure. More than one session may be needed. Avoid picking, cutting or shaving over warts, as this can spread the virus and irritate the skin.
