Smooth Skin Starts With Wart Removal in Queens
Warts
Warts are a common skin problem, affecting 33% of children and teenagers and 3-5% of adults. If you have one or more warts affecting your quality of life, don’t wait to seek professional help. At Adult and Pediatric Dermatology in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Queens, New York, the team of medical dermatologists specializes in diagnosing and treating warts. Call the office today or click the online booking feature to make an appointment at the practice.
What are warts?
Warts are small, skin-colored growths that form on your hands, fingers, and/or feet. They’re caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Warts affect people of all ages, but they’re especially common in children and teenagers. Most warts go away on their own, but if yours are painful or make you feel self-conscious, make an appointment with the Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team.
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What are the symptoms
of warts?
Most warts are visible to the eye. They’re small, flesh-colored growths that are rough to the touch. Many warts have a black spot in the middle called the “seed.” The seed is a group of clotted blood vessels.
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When should I see a
dermatologist about warts?
Make an appointment with the Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team if your warts:
- Change color
- Return after at-home treatment
- Keep you from work or other activities
- Grow rapidly or are painful
Can warts be prevented?
You can do several things to significantly reduce your risk of developing warts. The Adult and Pediatric Dermatology team recommends:
- Avoiding direct contact with warts
- Not picking at or scratching your warts
- Avoiding bad habits like biting your fingernails
- Not sharing nail clippers, emery boards, or nail files with others
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Please call our office if you do not see your insurance plan listed below. If your insurance plan requires you to obtain a referral from your primary care doctor, please obtain one prior to your visit or call our office to ask if a referral or authorization is needed for your insurance. If referral is not available at the time of the visit, your appointment will be rescheduled.
How are warts treated?
- Prescription peeling medication (salicylic acid)
- Cryotherapy
- Minor surgery
- Laser treatment
If you have a weakened immune system or diabetes, the team might recommend a combination of treatments to reduce your risk of developing an infection.
To receive treatment for warts, make an appointment today at Adult and Pediatric Dermatology by calling the office or clicking the online booking feature.
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