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Warts

Understanding Warts

Warts are common skin growths that can be stubborn, spread, and cause frustration—even though they’re typically benign. At Vanguard Skin Specialists, our experienced dermatology providers diagnose and treat warts with precision and care. We offer advanced removal options, along with guidance for home support and prevention of recurrence. Whether it’s a wart on your hand, foot, face, or elsewhere, we tailor our approach to your skin type, lifestyle, and the specific nature of the virus. You don’t have to wait for them to disappear on their own—effective treatment is available.

Types of Warts

Common Warts

Rough, raised bumps typically found on fingers, around nails, hands.

Flat Warts

Small, smooth, or slightly elevated lesions often seen in children and young adults, typically on face, hands, or shins.

Plantar (Foot) Warts

Warts on the soles of the feet; they may grow inward due to pressure and can be painful.

Filiform Warts

Long, narrow “finger-like” projections, often around the face (eyelids, lips).

Less Common Types

Warts around genital area (requiring specialized evaluation), or stubborn warts that recur.

A gloved hand holds a cryotherapy device near another person's hand with pink manicured nails, preparing to treat a growth or lesion on the skin.

Treatment Strategies for Warts

At Vanguard Skin Specialists, we approach wart treatment from both the medical and procedural sides. After assessing the type, location, size, and patient history, we may recommend over-the-counter therapies (such as salicylic acid treatments) combined with home care. For warts that do not respond or are in sensitive areas (face, feet, nails), we provide in-office procedural options, including cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen), laser treatment, cantharidin blistering agents, and other modalities. Because human papillomavirus (HPV) underlies wart formation, treatment often involves repeated sessions and close follow-up to reduce recurrence.

We also guide patients on preventive habits—such as avoiding picking, protecting skin from breaks, ensuring healthy immune support, and practicing good hygiene—as part of a complete treatment plan.

FAQs for Warts