What Are Warts And How We Can Help

Is it time to turn to a dermatologist about your warts?

Warts are more common than you might think, and while you might want to blame a toad for this relatively harmless but unattractive growth, the only way to get a wart is if you have been infected with the human papillomavirus. Don’t worry, though; warts are benign. However, if a wart is in a rather unpleasant or prominent spot, you may be more likely to want the wart removed. Our Huntington, NY, dermatologists Dr. Daniel Sherer and Dr. Todd Coven offer different wart removal options based on your needs.

At-Home Wart Treatments

All you have to do is go into your local pharmacy, and you’ll immediately see different wart removal options. Of course, if you also search the internet, you’ll find many DIY treatments. So, what will work for you? It’s hard to tell. Over-the-counter treatments may provide a patch, liquid, or freezing agent to target the wart.

Of course, some people turn to duct tape to slowly remove layers of the wart over time. However, it’s essential to recognize that you will need to continue using your at-home treatment regularly to get rid of the wart effectively.

Professional Wart Removal Options

If you have a wart in an awkward or sensitive location (e.g., the eyelid), or it is embarrassing or causing discomfort, it’s time to turn to our Huntington, NY, dermatologists to get effective wart removal. Some of the most common wart removal options include,

• Excision: using a scalpel to remove the wart
• Electrosurgery: a wart can also be removed by burning it away (sometimes electrosurgery is performed along with curettage, in which we scrape away the wart).
• Cryotherapy: freezing the wart away (the most commonly used wart removal option)

Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology has practices in Huntington and Hicksville, NY, and is proud to serve the Syosset and Plainview, NY, communities. If you are looking for a dermatologist that can treat and remove your warts, call us at (631) 271-2769 or (516) 433-3200 to schedule an evaluation.