What is a Wart?
Warts are a common skin condition, most often found on the hands, feet, and near the nails. Warts tend to look like little, scaly bumps, but they may differ in size. It is also normal for warts to develop in clusters, especially on the knees and elbows. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Although some warts can be harmless in some cases, they still may be annoying and unattractive. Over-the-counter wart removal products are usually not enough. If you have a wart or other skin growth you want to be removed, schedule a consultation at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Pennsylvania.
What are the Treatment Options for wart removal?
After at-home treatments, warts can often reoccur, so it is crucial to find the proper treatment to reduce these outbreaks. Freezing of a wart is a common medical therapy and is often performed with great success. With this method, liquid nitrogen will be expertly and cautiously applied to the wart and surrounding area. A blister or scab can develop around the wart, which can heal within a few days to a week or two. Other medical options are available and may be used, including various prescription topical therapies and surgical treatments that can be applied to the skin around the wart to destroy the lesion and virus.
What are the symptoms of a wart?
Warts are most commonly found on the face, feet, knees, and hands. Symptoms of warts can vary, depending on the type of wart and where it is located. Common signs of warts typically include:
- A single bump or cluster of bumps
- A rough or smooth surface
- Can cause itching and inflammation
- Grainy and tender to the touch
- Can have a soft feeling
- May appear light tan or skin-colored with tiny, black spots within
- Flat warts can be smaller and smoother
Warts Reviews
Everything was so quick and easy! Went in to look at moles and left with them gone and my tattoo removed as well!
Dr Wang is amazing! I bring my whole family to him and refer anyone and everyone to him. He never upsells any product or procedure, and is kind and sweet to my kids for a simple wart removal! The office staff is also excellent and very kind and responsive.
I first came to Laser Skin Surgery Center in Devon about two years ago after dealing with persistent bumps on my face that simply would not go away. Before coming here, I had seen another dermatologist in Philadelphia who diagnosed me with rosacea, but the treatment wasn’t resolving the problem.Then I saw Dr. Wang, and the difference in the level of care was immediate.He took his time examining my skin, looked at the affected areas under magnification, took a skin sample, and actually asked questions to figure out what was going on. He even asked where I worked. When I told him I worked for a school district and was around children, that information helped him determine that what I was dealing with was contagious warts—not rosacea.He treated the areas by freezing/zapping them, and I NEVER saw those spots again. After struggling with them for so long, that was incredible.Fast-forward two years, and I returned to the Devon office because I was experiencing intense, life-disrupting itching. Naturally, I asked for Dr. Wang because of how positive my first experience had been. I was told that he is primarily doing surgeries now and that I would need to see Dr. Stephanie.I’ll admit—I was hesitant! 😂 When you find a doctor who gets it right, you don't necessarily want to switch.But man, oh man... Dr. Stephanie has been 10/10 with me. She has not missed the mark with my skin AT ALL.She is patient, kind, funny, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. Most importantly, I feel like she actually listens. She doesn't rush through the appointment or make you feel like you're just another patient on the schedule. She takes the time to understand what I'm experiencing, explains what she's seeing and what we're doing about it, and I leave feeling confident in the care I'm receiving.Between my original experience with Dr. Wang and the care I now receive from Dr. Stephanie, I have developed a tremendous amount of trust in this practice. When something is going on with my skin, this is where I'm going.I highly recommend the Devon office—especially if you've been dealing with a skin issue that hasn't been properly diagnosed or resolved elsewhere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Wart and Worry-Free
Although most warts are not medically significant to your overall health, you will still want them removed as soon as possible. Rather than spending time on over-the-counter products, get your wart treated by a trained dermatologist at Laser & Skin Surgery Center of Pennsylvania. Our team will analyze the wart to ascertain the kind and determine the best therapy plan for it. Contact our office in Devon, PA to schedule a consultation to treat existing warts and reduce future outbreaks.