Warts Treatment in Minneapolis
Warts are a common skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Millions of people are diagnosed with warts each year, and while these skin growths generally aren’t painful, they can be very annoying.
At Clarus Dermatology, we offer personalized solutions designed to help you kick warts to the curb, whether you have filiform warts affecting your face or plantar warts affecting your feet. Contact us today to book an appointment.
Clarus Dermatology New Brighton
900 Long Lake Road, Suite 150
New Brighton, MN 55112
Schedule via phone at: (612) 213-2370
**Please also note that you cannot directly book for procedures. All procedures (surgeries, cosmetic treatments) need to be booked on the phone or by email.
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Why Choose Clarus Dermatology for Warts Treatment?
At Clarus Dermatology, we’re committed to helping our patients feel healthier, happier, and more confident in their own skin. We treat various types of skin conditions, including multiple types of warts, such as plantar warts, common warts, and flat warts.
We recognize that each patient is different, so our treatment plans are custom fit to your unique needs and condition. We strive to provide timely, high-quality, and accessible care for residents of Minneapolis and beyond, whether you need help getting rid of warts or finding a solution for persistent acne. If you’re dealing with warts, we can help.
What Are Warts?
Warts are a type of non-cancerous (benign) skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are contagious and often spread from one person to another through direct or indirect contact with an infected person or contaminated objects, such as a bathroom floor or shoes.
Warts often appear on the hands, feet, face, or genital area. They often appear in small groups, although they may appear as singular growths.
Types of Warts Treated at Clarus Dermatology
At Clarus Dermatology, we treat various types of warts, including:
- Common warts, which often appear on the hands, elbows, knees, and face, are typically brownish or grayish-yellow in color.
- Plantar warts typically appear on the feet, including the soles, heels, and balls of feet, and can be quite painful while walking or running.
- Flat warts, which often appear on the face, backs of the hands, or legs, are usually flat, smooth, and flesh-colored or whitish bumps.
- Filiform warts, which look like thin threads, often appear on the face, usually around the eyelids and lips.
Genital warts, which appear on or around the genitals, are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) that look like greyish or off-white lumps.
Wart Removal and Treatment Options
The removal and treatment options for warts vary based on the type. At Clarus Dermatology, we use multiple removal options, including:
- Immunotherapy: This treatment works by stimulating the body’s immune system to recognize and destroy HPV-infected cells. We use Diphencyprone (DPCP), a topical contact sensitizer that attracts immune cells to the site of the wart, and Candida antigen, which is injected directly into the wart to simulate an immune response.
- Prescriptions: Certain medications, such as Imiquimod, work as immune response modifiers. They activate toll-like receptors on immune cells, stimulating the production of cytokines. This boosts the body’s antiviral defenses to clear the wart.
Destructive therapy: These therapies involve physically removing or destroying wart tissue. Laser therapy, for example, is highly effective with difficult-to-treat warts that haven’t responded to other treatments.
Wart Prevention Tips
Warts are highly contagious, but there are ways to prevent them, including:
- Avoid direct contact with warts from other people.
- Keep your skin dry and clean to minimize infection risk.
- Avoid sharing personal items like towels, razors, socks, shoes, or nail clippers.
- Wear protective footwear, such as flip-flops or shower shoes, in public areas such as locker rooms, public showers, and swimming pools.
- Cover cuts and scrapes to prevent HPV from entering through the skin.
- Boost your immune system by maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet, regular exercise, ample sleep, and stress management.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Botox in Minneapolis, MN
The timeline for seeing results with wart treatments varies but typically takes weeks or months. For example, freezing can take a few weeks to work, as does laser therapy, which causes the wart to fall off within a few weeks.
Like any treatment, there are some side effects associated with wart treatments. The side effects are usually mild and vary based on the treatment but may include slight burning, reddened skin, and mild pain. We can offer more input about what to expect once we determine the best treatment.
Warts can return after treatment if the virus that causes them remains in the body. Some warts are harder to treat than others, while some treatments are more effective than others. We will choose the most effective treatment based on the type of wart you’re dealing with.
Contact Clarus Dermatology for Help With Wart Removal
If you need help treating and removing warts, our experienced team at Clarus Dermatology can help. We’ll evaluate and diagnose the warts to determine the best treatment for your situation, helping you achieve the results you’re looking for. Schedule a consultation today by completing our online contact form or by calling (612) 213-2370.