When you notice a wart beginning to form, most doctors will tell you to just leave it alone, it will resolve on its own. And for the most part this is true – but in some cases warts do not go away on their own. Not only that, but they can unsightly when they appear in a visible part if your body like your hands or face. Sometimes they can even be uncomfortable.

For most people the first course of action is to try over-the-counter products to treat warts. While these products are sometimes effective on small warts that will generally go away on their own, they can take a while to work and may not treat warts that are persistent.

So what treatment options are there when warts won’t go away and you want a faster, more permanent solution that over the counter products can provide? There are a number of options your dermatologist can provide.

Lasers are the newest and probably easiest option in wart removal. The wart is burned off by the heat of the laser. This can also be done with an electric needle.

Freezing is one of the most common in-office treatments and is done by your doctor using liquid nitrogen to cause the wart to fall off.2

Aldara is a topical medication, typically used to treat and control genital warts since using other methods in this sensitive area are not good options.

Injections can be used to treat some warts. Bleomycin will kill the wart virus in severe cases, while the candida antigen can also be injected to stimulate your body’s immune system.

Finally, acids can be applied to help dissolve the wart.

When warts won’t go away on their own, you can feel good visiting the Judith Crowell MD and Associates  in Miami. We offer some of the latest and most effective treatments available in the area and will give you the best professional treatment and gentle care so you can get better faster!