Though many warts clear up on their own, there are some circumstances where wart removal is the next best option. For example, some warts may be more stubborn than others and fail to go away with OTC (over-the-counter) treatment, while others may interfere with daily activities.
At Brentwood Dermatology, we use several different methods to remove warts. This includes:
Cantharidin – Solution that causes a wart to blister from underneath. After about a week or two, the growth scabs over and falls off, revealing new skin underneath.
Cryotherapy – Wart removal treatment that freezes it off.
Curettage and Electrosurgery– Scraping the wart off and burning the surrounding skin to ensure all affected cells are removed.
Excision – Surgical removal of the wart.
Prescription Topical Medication – Cream or lotion that removes the wart layer by layer of skin. This wart removal method is often a last option dermatologists use when the wart is not responding to other treatments.
To learn more about wart treatment at Brentwood Dermatology, get in touch with our clinic today. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about wart removal near Brentwood, TN!