Dermatologist Wart Removal: How the Procedure Works and What to Expect

Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist | 20+ Years Experience | Last Updated: April 2026 Short answer: dermatologists remove warts using one of five evidence-based methods, cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen freezing), electrocautery and curettage (burning then scraping), pulsed-dye laser, topical prescription acids (cantharidin, salicylic acid 40 percent, podophyllin), and immunotherapy injections. The right […]