Warts: Small Bumps, Big Frustrations

Warts may be small, but they can cause big concerns—especially when they spread, hurt, or just won’t go away.

At SkinWise Clinic, we believe your skin should feel like your own—not like a battleground for stubborn viral growths.

What Are Warts?

Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They’re incredibly common—and though usually harmless, they can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and contagious.

They often appear on hands, feet, face, or genitals—and come in different shapes and textures.

Types of Warts:

• Common warts: Rough, raised bumps, often on fingers or hands.

• Plantar warts: Found on soles of the feet, sometimes painful due to pressure.

• Flat warts: Smooth, smaller lesions often seen on the face or legs.

• Filiform warts: Thread-like projections, usually around the mouth, nose, or eyelids.

• Genital warts: A sexually transmitted form requiring immediate medical attention.

How Do You Get Them?

Warts are caused by direct contact with HPV, which enters through tiny breaks in the skin. It may take weeks or months after exposure for a wart to appear.

You can catch or spread warts through:

• Touching a wart (your own or someone else’s)

• Sharing personal items like towels or razors

• Walking barefoot in public showers or pools

• Shaving over a wart, which spreads the virus

Can Warts Be Prevented?

Yes—good hygiene goes a long way:

• Avoid touching or picking warts

• Don’t share personal grooming tools

• Use footwear in public areas

• Keep cuts and scrapes clean and covered

• Wash hands regularly

Treatment Options at SkinWise Clinic

Some warts disappear on their own. But persistent, painful, or spreading warts often need medical treatment. At SkinWise, we offer evidence-based and skin-friendly options:

✅ Cryotherapy

Freezing with liquid nitrogen—a quick and effective outpatient treatment.

✅ Chemical Peels

Salicylic acid or trichloroacetic acid for safe, gradual exfoliation.

✅ Electrocautery or Radiofrequency Ablation

For resistant or recurrent warts with precision and minimal scarring.

✅ Laser Therapy

Advanced option for deeper or stubborn lesions.

✅ Immunotherapy

For extensive warts—we help your body fight the virus from within.

When to See a Dermatologist:

• If warts hurt, spread, or bleed

• If over-the-counter treatments fail

• If you're unsure whether it’s really a wart

• If you have diabetes, compromised immunity, or warts in sensitive areas