Warts are a common, frustrating, and confusing problem for parents and children. Warts are skin lesions caused by the human papillomavirus and occur in almost fifty percent of children at some time. The common wart is a small, hard, rough bump usually on the hands and fingers. Other types include genital warts, molluscum contagiosum, flat warts, and plantar warts.

Although most warts go away on their own, some become painful, bothersome, spread quickly, or persist for years and require treatment. Common treatments at dermatology clinics include freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) or applying cantharidin. Both cause blistering so the wart can come off. Multiple treatments are often required. Cantharidin is painless during application but may cause a blister later in the day.

Visit a wart removal specialist in Tarzana dermatologist for safe, effective wart treatment options. Book your treatment consultation today.