Warts are a skin condition affecting a lot of people. They can be hard to remove and can spread if not treated immediately. They result from the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the skin and causes rapid cell growth. Because HPV cannot be cured, warts may disappear and appear again. But advanced aesthetics Cypress, TX can address the skin problem effectively. 

You can have warts anywhere on your skin. But warts usually develop on the hands, fingers, feet, soles, legs, or face. Also, you can have warts on your genital area. Thankfully, you can rely on a dermatologist for a good war treatment. 

Importance of Prevention

If you have warts, the first step to take is to prevent them from spreading. Warts usually appear in moist environments, so make sure to keep your skin dry. Use shower shoes to protect your soles when you use a public shower. Also, to prevent a possible spread, cover the warts. 

Using Over-the-Counter Medications

A lot of people who have warts start treatment by taking over-the-counter medications. Such a method can effectively address small warts. It involves applying salicylic acid on the wart many times per day. After treatment, the wart must be covered. The medication used in this method is not as strong as an in-office treatment, it may take longer to produce effects or may not be as effective. If you have persistent warts, use over-the-counter medications with prescription treatments. 

Using Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is an in-office treatment for warts. The treatment begins with pairing down the wart to get rid of the dead skin’s outer layer. Then, the wart is sprayed with a substance that freezes it. Over the next few days, the wart will harden and start to disappear. Usually, this treatment involves several sessions. 

Using Topical In-office Treatment

Your dermatologist may apply topical medications to treat your warts. This method may involve using several treatments. Also, it may be used along with other wart treatments.

Using Injectable Medications

Your dermatologist may use injectable medications to treat wars. Often, this is recommended for persistent warts that other methods cannot successfully treat. While these medications can effectively treat warts, they can leave the treated area sensitive to the touch for up to a week after treatment. 

Undergoing Excisions

Wart removal can be done through an excision. This involves cutting around the warts and applying surgical stitches. This is an effective method for warts in certain locations.