Wart Treatments Lindon UT

Find top doctors who perform Wart Treatments in Lindon, UT. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Lindon, UT.

Local Businesses

Aesthetica Plastic Surgery Medical

(801) 274-7227
421 N Rodeo Dr # T-7
Lindon, UT 84042


Crofts, Kimball M – Aesthetica Plastic Surgery Med

(801) 785-8825
465 N Roxbury Dr
Lindon, UT 84042


Kimball Crofts

(801) 785-8825
385 West 600 North
Lindon, UT 84042


Kimball M Crofts

(801) 785-8825
385 W 600 N
Lindon, UT 84042


Crofts, Chris – Aesthetica Plastic Surgery Med

(801) 785-8825
444 N Camden Dr
Lindon, UT 84042


Kim M Crofts

801-785-8825
385 W 600 N
Lindon, UT 84042


Wart Treatments FAQ in Lindon, UT

How do you pull out a wart?

Once or twice a week, remove the dead wart material. Do this by paring it down with a disposable razor. This is easier to do than you think. It shouldn’t cause any pain or bleeding. Soak the area first in warm water for 10 minutes. Some children won’t want you to cut off the layer of dead wart.

How do you stop warts from spreading?

Apply moisturizer and discourage nail biting and cuticle picking. The HPV virus can enter through these cracks and spread. Always have your child wear flip flops or other shoes in pool areas, public showers, and locker rooms. This helps them avoid getting warts and prevents them from spreading their warts to others.

Why does duct tape work on warts?

Unlike other treatments, duct tape doesn’t seek to treat the underlying virus that causes the wart or to identify the “root” of the wart. Instead, covering a wart with duct tape prevents the virus from spreading further by stopping the wart from contacting other parts of your skin.

Does everyone with warts have HPV?

No. Warts can appear after a person is infected, or you can have at all, as the body’s immune system fights the virus.

How do you get rid of a wart the fastest?

To treat a wart, soak it for 10 to 15 minutes (you can do this in the shower or bath), file away the dead warty skin with an emery board or pumice stone, and apply the salicylic acid. Do this once or twice a day for 12 weeks.

Do warts mean you have a weak immune system?

In many cases, your immune system quickly fights off the virus long before outward signs, such as warts develop. If, however, your immune system is slow to recognize or respond to the HPV strain, you’re more likely to develop warts.

Why are some people more prone to warts?

Some immune systems are better at fighting off the HPV virus than others. That is why some people are more prone to getting warts and have a hard time with wart removal, while others seem to avoid them altogether. Genetics also play a role.

Is the HPV that causes warts an STD?

HPV is the most common STI. There were about 43 million HPV infections in 2018, many among people in their late teens and early 20s. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers.

What is the best medicine for warts removal?

Salicylic acid and freezing therapy (cryotherapy) are the best first-choice options for wart removal.

How do you get rid of warts forever?

Bleomycin, an injectable medicine also used to treat cancer. Cantharidin, a topical chemical. Cryotherapy or cryosurgery to freeze the wart off. Electrosurgery, which uses electrical currents. Prescription medications, which you apply topically at home. Surgical excision, to cut a wart out.

Can warts spread through bed?

Common warts are not very infectious with intact skin, but can be passed by people from sharing bedding, towels or when people pick at their warts, bite their nails and do not properly wash their hands.

Can super glue remove warts?

Using super glue on warts turns out to be a patented method that works much the same as duct tape, except that when the glue is removed every 6 days, some of the wart is removed with it.

Is every wart HPV?

Common warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus is quite common and has more than 150 types, but only a few cause warts on your hands. Some strains of HPV are acquired through sexual contact.