Wart Treatments Alexandria MN

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

Local Businesses

Rachel Schuneman

(320) 763-5123
610 30Th Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308


Virzba, Julie – Midwest Clinic Of Dermatology

(320) 762-0370
391 Quadrangle Drive Suite N9
Alexandria, MN 56308


Midwest Clinic Of Dermatology Laser

(320) 762-0370
110 County Road 44 Northwest
Alexandria, MN 56308


Virzba, Julie – Midwest Clinic-Drmtlgy Vein

(320) 762-0370
110 County Road 44 Nw
Alexandria, MN 56308


Elieff, Daniel K – Midwest Clinic Of Dermatology

(320) 762-0370
15505 E 127Th St
Alexandria, MN 56308


Richard Gayus Ogle

507-451-0290

Alexandria, MN 56308


Daniel K Elieff

(320) 762-0370
110 County Road 44 Nw
Alexandria, MN 56308


Midwest Clinic-Drmtlgy & Vein

(320) 762-0370
Flourish Inc
Alexandria, MN 56308


Rachel L Schuneman

(320) 763-5123
610 30Th Ave W – Alexandria Clinic Pa
Alexandria, MN 56308


Rachel Louise Schuneman

320-763-2540
610 30Th Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308


Virzba, Julie – Midwest Vein Institute

(320) 762-0370
1600 W Route 6 # D
Alexandria, MN 56308


Wart Treatments FAQ in Alexandria, MN

Is a wart on the hand HPV?

A: All warts (or “verrucae”) are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). On the hands, they’re referred to as common warts; on the bottom of the feet they’re called plantar warts; around the fingernails they’re called periungual warts; on the genitals or around the anal area they’re called genital warts.

Can warts be permanent?

There are a number of different treatments that can make warts go away more quickly – but they don’t always work. Viral warts aren’t the same as “senile warts” (seborrheic keratosis), which usually first appear in older age and aren’t contagious. Senile warts are also quite harmless, but permanent.

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.

Where do HPV warts appear?

Penis. Scrotum. Groin area. Thighs. Inside or around the anus.

How often do you apply apple cider vinegar to warts?

All you have to do is to apply ACV to your warts twice a day and cover said warts with a fresh bandage after each application. It can take around 2 weeks for your warts to be removed, although how long the treatment takes to work does depend on the wart and how stubborn it is.

What vitamin helps with warts?

There have been several studies which have shown that a simple supplement of zinc can improve and clear warts. Zinc supplements (usually tablets) can be bought over the counter at most pharmacies.

Can warts be cured permanently?

Removing warts from your face. There’s no cure for warts, but there are many techniques for removing them which often work to diminish their appearance and spreading. Warts can also clear up on their own without treatment, although it may take up to two years for this to happen.

What gets rid of warts naturally?

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) Apple cider vinegar can be applied as a natural wart remover. Simply soak a cotton ball with some ACV and apply it directly to the wart. Cover with a bandage overnight. You may have to repeat this process a few times, but eventually you should see results.

How do warts go away naturally?

Treat the wart. When someone has a healthy immune system, a wart will often go away on its own. This can take a long time, though. In the meantime, the virus that causes warts can spread to other parts of the body, which may lead to more warts. Treatment can help a wart clear more quickly.

What STD causes warts on hands?

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.

What can I put on a wart overnight?

Mix two parts apple cider vinegar in one-part water. Soak a cotton ball in the vinegar-water solution. Apply the cotton ball directly on the wart. Cover with tape or a bandage, keeping the cotton ball on the wart overnight (or for longer if possible).

What kills the virus that causes warts?

Other medications: These include bleomycin, which is injected into a wart to kill a virus, and imiquimod (Aldara and Zyclara), an immunotherapy drug that stimulates your own immune system to fight off the wart virus. It comes in the form of a prescription cream.

What’s the fastest way to remove a wart?

For common warts, look for a 17 percent salicylic acid solution. These products (Compound W, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Wart Remover, others) are usually used daily, often for a few weeks. For best results, soak your wart in warm water for a few minutes before applying the product.

How do dermatologists remove warts?

Curettage involves scraping off (curetting) the wart with a sharp knife or small, spoon-shaped tool. These two procedures often are used together. The dermatologist may remove the wart by scraping it off before or after electrosurgery. Excision: The doctor may cut out the wart (excision).