Wart Removal & Treatment
Expert Wart Removal in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
What are Warts?
Warts are small, non-cancerous skin growths that are typically skin-colored. The appearance of warts varies depending on their location on the body. Warts can also have a darker and flatter appearance. A sub-type of warts called “plantar warts” develop on the soles of the feet; because of their location, pressure from weight-bearing activities pushes these warts back into the skin, often causing pain and discomfort.
What Causes Warts?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a viral infection in the epidermis (the skin’s top layer) that causes warts. HPV is contagious, which means that people can contract warts from skin-to-skin contact with other people, and sometimes from indirect contact. Though, there is a relatively small risk of contracting hand and foot warts from contact with surfaces.
Wart Removal in Beverly Hills and LA
Dr. Hazany offers wart removal and wart treatment in Los Angeles. He varies his treatment plan for patients depending on the location, type, and severity of their warts. Common wart removal methods include salicylic acid agents, cryotherapy or freezing, and electrodesiccation or heating with an electrical current.
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional wart removal treatments eliminate viral warts through multiple effective approaches at Hazany Derm.
What are warts and how are they spread?
Warts are benign skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Warts result from viral infection of the outer skin layer. Different HPV types cause different wart presentations. Plantar warts appear on feet and are often painful. Dr. Salar Hazany treats all wart types at Hazany Derm. Common warts appear on hands and fingers. Flat warts appear on face and hands. Warts spread through direct contact with infected skin.
Why are warts difficult to treat?
Warts are difficult to treat because the virus persists in skin cells. Over-the-counter treatments often fail to eliminate warts. Home remedies rarely provide lasting results. Dr. Hazany understands wart persistence. Warts frequently return after incomplete treatment. Deep viral infection resists topical treatments. Professional treatment uses stronger approaches at Hazany Derm. Multiple treatments often necessary for complete elimination.
What wart removal options are available?
Dr. Salar Hazany provides multiple professional wart removal approaches at Hazany Derm. Cryotherapy freezes warts, causing destruction and elimination. Laser treatment vaporizes warts with precision. Topical medications strengthen immune response to warts. Salicylic acid peels remove wart tissue gradually. Immunotherapy stimulates body's viral response. Combination approaches often work better at Hazany Derm. The team at Hazany Derm selects appropriate treatment.
How effective is cryotherapy for wart removal?
Cryotherapy is highly effective for many warts. Freezing liquid nitrogen destroys wart tissue and viral infection. Results appear as warts gradually resolve over weeks. Dr. Hazany performs expert cryotherapy at Hazany Derm. Multiple treatments spaced weeks apart often necessary. Success rates exceed 80% with appropriate treatment. Cryotherapy is relatively painless though temporary discomfort occurs. Healing is quick with minimal scarring.
Can warts return after successful removal?
Yes, warts can recur even after successful removal. The underlying HPV may persist allowing recurrence. Dr. Hazany discusses recurrence risk with patients. The team at Hazany Derm monitors for recurrence at Hazany Derm. Reinfection can occur from viral exposure. Overall immune health influences recurrence. Prompt treatment of recurrent warts prevents spread. Most warts don't recur after thorough professional removal.
How can I prevent wart transmission?
Avoiding direct contact with warts prevents transmission. Not sharing personal items like towels limits spread. Dr. Salar Hazany provides prevention guidance at Hazany Derm. Avoiding walking barefoot in communal areas reduces risk. Covering warts during treatment prevents transmission. Maintaining skin barriers prevents viral entry. Proper hand hygiene reduces transmission. Immune health supports viral resistance.
When should I seek professional wart removal?
Professional removal is appropriate for warts causing cosmetic concern. Plantar warts causing pain warrant treatment at Hazany Derm. Warts spreading or multiplying need professional attention. Dr. Hazany evaluates and treats warts effectively. Home treatment failures suggest professional evaluation. Children with multiple warts benefit from professional removal. Warts in sensitive areas should be professionally treated.
