Common warts
Rough, raised growths most often on the hands and fingers.
Medical Dermatology
Warts & wart removal
Warts are common, contagious, and often stubborn — but they're very treatable. A dermatologist can clear them faster and with less trial-and-error than drugstore remedies.
Overview
Understanding wart removal
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and can show up on the hands, feet, face, and elsewhere. They're harmless in most cases, but they spread, can be painful, and rarely go away quickly on their own.
Because warts dig in and recur, over-the-counter treatments often fall short. We match the right approach to the type and location of your warts — and treat children and adults alike, with an eye toward comfort and minimal scarring.
Why warts can be so stubborn
A wart is a viral infection, not just a bump — and that's the key to clearing it for good:
- Warts are caused by HPV living in the top layers of the skin, which is why they can linger, spread, and come back.
- There's no single treatment that works for everyone, so we often combine approaches and adjust over time.
- Most warts need more than one visit — stubborn warts can take several treatments spaced weeks apart.
- Ultimately your own immune system is what clears the virus, so supporting it is part of a lasting result.
A two-sided approach: treat the wart, support the immune system
We work from both directions at once — treating the wart itself while helping your body do its part:
- In-office treatments that target the wart directly — from freezing to advanced injections for resistant cases.
- Immune-supporting supplements and lifestyle guidance to help your body recognize and clear the HPV infection.
- Treatments chosen for the location, size, number of warts, and your skin — not a one-size-fits-all approach.
- Gentle, comfort-focused options for children, who often clear warts especially well.
Types of warts we treat
What we look for
Plantar warts
Warts on the soles of the feet that can be painful to walk on.
Flat warts
Smaller, smoother warts that can appear in clusters, often on the face or legs.
Filiform warts
Long, thread-like warts commonly seen around the face and mouth.
Stubborn & recurring warts
Warts that keep coming back or haven't responded to home treatment.
How we treat it
Your treatment options
There are several ways to clear a wart — we choose the approach that fits the type, location, and how many you have, and combine treatments when that works best.
Cryotherapy (freezing)
Liquid-nitrogen freezing to destroy the wart over one or more quick treatments.
In-office topical treatments
Cantharidin (“beetle juice”) and other medical applications to lift and clear stubborn warts.
Prescription home therapy
Prescription-strength topicals to keep treating between visits.
Immune-support supplements & lifestyle
Because your immune system is what ultimately clears HPV, we can recommend supportive supplements and lifestyle changes to help your body fight the infection.
Immunotherapy
Treatments that recruit your own immune system to recognize and clear resistant or multiple warts.
Cidofovir injections
An advanced antiviral injected directly into stubborn, resistant warts that haven't responded to standard treatments.
Surgical or laser removal
For resistant warts, precise removal with attention to comfort and minimal scarring.
Comfort-focused pediatric care
Gentle, child-friendly options for warts in kids.
When to see a dermatologist
If warts are spreading, painful, on your face or feet, or haven't cleared with over-the-counter products, a dermatologist can treat them efficiently.
Schedule with JuniperCommon questions
Wart Removal FAQ
How long does wart removal take?
It depends on the size, type, and location. Some warts clear in a single session; others need several treatments spaced 2–3 weeks apart — stubborn warts can take several rounds. We'll give you a specific timeline at your consultation.
Does wart removal hurt?
We prioritize your comfort. You may feel mild discomfort with cryotherapy (freezing), and local anesthesia is available for procedures and injections so treatment itself is comfortable.
Can you help my immune system clear the warts?
Yes. Because your own immune system is ultimately what clears the HPV virus behind warts, we treat from both directions — targeting the wart in the office while supporting your body with immune-boosting supplements and lifestyle guidance, and, when needed, immunotherapy that prompts your immune system to recognize and fight the infection.
What can be done for stubborn warts that won't go away?
For resistant warts that haven't responded to standard treatment, we offer advanced options — including cidofovir injections (a powerful antiviral placed directly into the wart) and immunotherapy — often combined with immune support to help clear them for good.
Will my warts come back?
Warts are caused by a virus (HPV) and can recur. We aim for complete clearance and give you prevention guidance afterward to reduce the chance of new warts.
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