If you ever happen to notice rough, bumpy growths on the skin, then it's advised to show it to a doctor, as these new growths on the skin may be warts. They may spread and cause pain and can also look bad, making the person uncomfortable. Hence, in most instances, wart removal is a good option.
In most instances, warts go away as people develop immunity to it. However, it may take six months to 2 years to go away. Many people get it treated to facilitate its quick removal, as warts are contagious. Wart removal can be done at home and at a doctor's clinic, depending upon its spread and type.
This article provides information about warts and everything you need to know about how to remove warts and wart removal home remedies.Skin warts are small rough bumps or growths that can appear anywhere on the skin. Warts are often seen on the hands, around the fingernails, face, feet, and knees, which are generally small, rough, flat or dome-shaped and have fleshy growths that appear brown, black, or grey in colour.
Warts are generally caused due to human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV can enter the body through cuts on the skin, causing an infection that forms warts. Since a virus causes them, warts are contagious.
There are several modes through which warts can be transmitted. These modes include the following:
A doctor can diagnose warts just by simply examining the growths and bumps. To further confirm it, the doctor may perform a biopsy to diagnose HPV.
Children are at the most risk of contracting HPV and getting warts. This is because their immune systems are not developed enough. Additionally, they are also prone to injuries making it easier for the virus to spread.
People with a weak immune system, such as those battling HIV or AIDS or those who have undergone organ transplantation, are also at a high risk of getting warts.
Wart removal is a treatment approach for treating skin warts. The goal of wart removal focuses on removing warts by destroying them, stimulating the immune system to act against the virus, or both.
The best approach for wart removal is at a doctor's clinic, as they use treatment methods that provide quick results while ensuring minimum pain. Usually, a dermatologist performs wart removal.
Several treatment options are available for wart removal. However, your doctor will recommend the right treatment after thoroughly examining you.
There are several methods of removing warts without surgery, including:
Various wart removal home remedies can be tried for wart removal. Although there is little or no reliable research evidence of whether or not wart removal home remedies work effectively. However, several people have found them to be helpful. The various wart removal home remedies are listed below:
Wart removal can be done at home easily using salicylic acid, glycolic acid, or tretinoin. Over-the-counter or prescription formulations containing salicylic acids, like gels, creams, paints, or patches, can be used to treat warts.
Chemical Peel works by peeling the layers of the skin away, eventually removing the wart over time. This acid also irritates the wart to trigger an immune system response against the virus. To use salicylic acid at home:
The patient may experience the following side effects while undergoing this treatment option:
It is advised to seek medical attention immediately if you are experiencing any of the above side effects.
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Cryotherapy is an effective wart removal treatment that can be given to adults and older children. Cryotherapy involves freezing the wart to facilitate its removal.
In this wart removal technique,
Important note: Cryotherapy may cause some pain, and hence, it is not advised to be used in children. The following side effects may occur with cryotherapy for wart removal:
For warts that fail to respond to traditional methods, immunotherapy may be used. Immunotherapy medications work by making the patient’s immune system fight off the virus. Immunotherapy for wart removal can be used in the following manner.
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Surgery is typically performed if the warts are not removed through other treatments.
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Laser wart removal is a treatment approach in which the warts are destroyed with the help of precise laser beams. A pulsed dye laser is the most commonly used type for laser wart removal. The doctor focuses precise laser beams on warts during the laser wart removal procedure. These laser beams destroy warts and work by cutting the supply of blood to warts. As a result of being deprived of blood supply, the wart-infected tissue falls off. It may take around 2 to 4 weeks to heal completely.
The following side effects may occur with laser therapy for wart removal:
The general tips that are to be kept in mind for wart removal include the following:
Lifestyle changes play a vital role in preventing warts. This is because warts are contagious and can easily spread to other body parts of an already infected person or to a healthy person by small common everyday mistakes. Some lifestyle changes that needs to be made for warts removal are:
Warts are contagious skin growths that are rough and bumpy that develop due to human papillomavirus infection. Since they are contagious, warts removal is important.
Warts can be removed using various treatments like cryotherapy, laser therapy, chemical peels, surgery, etc. the best way to treat warts is by consulting a dermatologist. Following preventive measures for warts is essential to ensure that warts don't infect the other body parts of an already infected person as well as a healthy person.
At HexaHealth, our team of highly skilled doctors provides the best treatments for warts to ensure they are removed effectively, with minimum pain and discomfort to the patient. Our team always ensures to provide the right treatment at affordable prices. At HexaHealth, we provide not only great treatment but also amazing aftercare service, as our patient is our topmost priority.
Warts are small rough bumps or growths that can appear anywhere on the skin. Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are usually found growing on the epidermis of the skin. However, they can also grow on the mucosa.
Yes, wart removal can be painful depending upon the type of treatment used for its removal. For example, cryotherapy, surgery, excision, and laser therapy can cause mild pain.
You can get rid of warts naturally by using home remedies like apple cider vinegar, aspirin mixture, or duct tape. Apart from that, you can also apply topical medications containing salicylic acid to get rid of warts.
Yes, you can remove warts on your own using home remedies. However, it is advised to get it treated by a dermatologist to prevent it from spreading to other body parts.
Yes, in certain cases where warts cause extreme pain and do not respond to other treatment methods need to be surgically removed. Additionally, surgery is immediately required in case of warts that may have become cancerous.
Yes, warts may go away if left untreated. However, it may take a few years to clear up in adulthood. However, it is advised not to leave warts untreated as it may give rise to various complications, including cancer.
Laser wart removal is recommended for patients who fail to respond to other treatments and have warts that are large and have spread to many other body parts. Laser wart removal can also be done to treat warts in a pregnant woman.
The precautions that are required before getting a wart removed include,
A wart removal surgery may require about 30 minutes. Depending upon your overall health, your doctor will inform you about what to do post-surgery and the aftercare required. Additionally, the doctor will also inform you if you require another session or not.
To take care after wart removal surgery, follow all the instructions provided by the doctor. These aftercare tips may include
Last Updated on: 25 June 2024
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