Warts are benign skin growths that occur when HPV infects the top layer of the skin. They are contagious, may spread through contact, and often return without proper treatment. Warts can appear anywhere but most commonly affect:

• Hands
  
• Fingers
  
• Feet (plantar warts)
  
• Face
  
• Legs
  
• Genital area (requires specific medical management)
  
  

Wart treatment is part of our comprehensive medical dermatology services.

Types of Warts We Treat

MDCS Dermatology treats all wart types, including:

• Common warts (hands, fingers, elbows)
  
• Plantar warts (soles of feet)
  
• Flat warts (face, legs, body)
  
• Filiform warts (around nose, mouth)
  
• Periungual warts (around nails)
  
• Condyloma / genital warts (specialized care required)
  
  

Wart Removal Treatments at MDCS Dermatology

Our dermatologists select treatment based on your wart type, skin sensitivity, and whether the wart has been previously treated. Options include:

• Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen)

Freezes the wart to destroy the lesion. Highly effective for common and plantar warts.

• Prescription-strength topicals

Medications such as salicylic acid or retinoids help exfoliate thickened wart tissue.

• Chemical destruction

Topical acids (e.g., cantharidin) applied in-office cause controlled blistering that lifts the wart from the skin.

• Electrosurgery / curettage

Removes the wart using a quick surgical technique under local anesthesia.

 

What to Expect During Treatment

A provider will diagnose the wart and recommend the most effective treatment. Most procedures are quick and well tolerated.

• Treatment time: 5–15 minutes
  
• Sensation: varies by method (cold, heat, stinging)
  
• Aftercare: mild tenderness, blistering, or scabbing may occur
  
• Downtime: minimal to none
  
  

Early treatment prevents spreading and reduces discomfort.

Why Choose MDCS Dermatology for Wart Removal?

Our dermatologists diagnose wart type accurately and select treatment strategies with the highest success rates. We specialize in managing stubborn, recurrent, or treatment-resistant warts, including plantar and periungual lesions that are difficult to treat at home.

With multiple Manhattan, Long Island, and New Jersey locations, MDCS Dermatology offers medical-grade wart removal in a safe, controlled clinical environment.

Learn more about what we offer at our full medical dermatology services page.

 

Ready to remove stubborn or painful warts?
Schedule your wart evaluation with MDCS Dermatology today.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What causes warts?

Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), which infects the top layer of the skin. They can spread through direct contact.

2. Are warts contagious?

Yes. Warts can spread to other parts of your body or to other people, especially through shared surfaces or broken skin.

3. Can warts go away on their own?

Some warts may resolve naturally, but many persist for months or years. Early treatment prevents spreading.

4. What is the best way to remove a wart?

The best treatment depends on the wart type and location. Options include cryotherapy, chemical treatments, topicals, laser therapy, and minor surgical removal.

5. How many treatments will I need?

Most warts require multiple sessions for complete removal, especially plantar and periungual warts.

6. Does wart removal hurt?

Some treatments may cause brief stinging, cold sensation, or mild discomfort, but the procedures are generally well tolerated.

7. Can children get wart treatment?

Yes. We treat warts in children and offer gentle, age-appropriate techniques.

8. Where is wart treatment offered at MDCS?

Wart removal is available at our Manhattan, Long Island, and New Jersey locations. Visit our locations page.