Wart Removal Treatment
Expert medical treatment by Dr. Yuvika Mittal at SkinEdge Clinic, Patiala. Personalized care using advanced dermatology protocols.
What You Need to Know
Warts are benign skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that infects the top layer of skin, causing cells to grow rapidly and form a raised, rough bump. While warts are harmless, they can be cosmetically bothersome, painful (especially on the soles of feet), and can spread to other body parts or to other individuals. Common types include common warts (verruca vulgaris) on hands, plantar warts on feet, flat warts on the face, and filiform warts on the eyelids and neck.
At SkinEdge Clinic in Patiala, Dr. Yuvika Mittal provides safe, effective wart removal using multiple modalities tailored to the wart type, location, and patient preference. With over 15 years of experience, she employs cryotherapy, electrocautery, radiofrequency ablation, chemical cauterisation, and immunotherapy to eliminate warts with minimal scarring and low recurrence rates.
SkinEdge's approach to wart treatment goes beyond simple removal. Dr. Mittal addresses the underlying viral infection, boosts local immunity to prevent recurrence, and provides guidance on preventing spread to other body areas and family members. Multiple warts, resistant warts, and recurrent warts receive specialised treatment protocols that target the virus at its source.
Common Causes
Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), with over 100 known subtypes affecting the skin
Direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person or contaminated surface
Minor cuts, abrasions, or breaks in the skin that allow viral entry
Weakened immune system due to illness, stress, or immunosuppressive conditions
Walking barefoot in communal wet areas like swimming pools, gyms, and shared bathrooms
Nail biting or picking at hangnails creating entry points for HPV on fingers
Signs & Symptoms
Small, rough, grainy bumps typically on fingers, hands, or around nails
Hard, flat, smooth lesions on the face, legs, or arms (flat warts)
Painful, thick growths on the soles of feet that feel like walking on a pebble (plantar warts)
Flesh-coloured, finger-like projections on the eyelids, lips, or neck (filiform warts)
Tiny black dots (thrombosed capillaries) visible within the wart surface
Clustering of multiple warts in one area (mosaic warts)
Available Treatments at SkinEdge
Cryotherapy (Freezing)
Application of liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy wart tissue. The treated area blisters and the wart falls off within 1 to 2 weeks. May require 2 to 4 sessions for complete clearance. Quick and effective for most wart types.
Electrocautery and Radiofrequency Ablation
Precise electrical current or radiofrequency energy used to burn and remove wart tissue under local anaesthesia. Provides immediate removal with excellent precision. Ideal for larger or stubborn warts that resist cryotherapy.
Chemical Cauterisation
Application of medical-grade chemicals such as trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or salicylic acid preparations that progressively destroy wart tissue over multiple applications. Suitable for flat warts and sensitive areas.
Immunotherapy for Warts
Intralesional injection of immunostimulants or application of topical immune modulators that boost the body's immune response against HPV. Particularly effective for multiple, resistant, or recurrent warts.
Laser Wart Removal
Targeted laser energy vaporises wart tissue with precision, sealing blood vessels simultaneously. Produces minimal scarring and is effective for resistant warts and warts in cosmetically sensitive areas.
Managing Wart Removal
Avoid touching, picking, or scratching warts to prevent spreading the virus to other body parts
Keep warts covered with a bandage to reduce transmission risk to others
Wear flip-flops or waterproof shoes in communal showers, pools, and gym areas
Do not share towels, razors, shoes, or personal items with others if you have active warts
Maintain good hand hygiene and treat any cuts or abrasions on skin promptly
How is it Diagnosed?
Warts are typically diagnosed through visual clinical examination at SkinEdge Clinic. Dr. Yuvika Mittal identifies warts based on their characteristic appearance, texture, and location. Dermoscopic examination may be used to visualise the typical frog-spawn pattern of thrombosed capillaries that distinguishes warts from other skin growths. In atypical cases, particularly in older adults or immunocompromised patients, a skin biopsy may be performed to rule out other conditions like squamous cell carcinoma or seborrheic keratosis that can mimic warts. Proper identification of the wart type guides the selection of the most appropriate treatment method.
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