Wart Treatments Bellflower CA

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

Local Businesses

Simona Cecilia Arcan

562-866-3727
14343 Bellflower Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706


Juris Kivuls

562-904-7629
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Hossein A Najafi

310-241-0080
10230 Artesia Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706


Martin Neil Gilbert

9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Hossein Najafi

10230 E. Artesia Boulevard Suite 300
Bellflower, CA 90706


Wan Chuen Ho

9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Thomas H Lerner

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


B. M. Rajashekara

(562) 657-4970
40000 Fremont Blvd
Bellflower, CA 90706


Myung-Moo Lee

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


B M Rajashekara

562-657-4970
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Guiomar C Iriarte

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Sharrie Lynne Mills

562-940-4992
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Pyong S Kim

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Summer M Young

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Sharrie Mills

(562) 657-4992
2557 Mowry Ave Ste 31
Bellflower, CA 90706


Jerome D Fallon

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Pamela G Nemzer

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Joseph G Winship

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


David S Cheng

(562) 461-3000
9400 Rosecrans Ave
Bellflower, CA 90706


Wart Treatments FAQ in Bellflower, CA

How do I know if I have HPV warts?

Genital warts look like skin-colored or whitish bumps that show up on your vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, or anus. They kind of look like little pieces of cauliflower. You can have just one wart or a bunch of them, and they can be big or small. They might be itchy, but most of the time they don’t hurt.

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).

Why do people get warts?

What causes warts? Warts are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer (epidermis). The extra keratin produces the rough, hard texture of a wart.

How many treatments does it take to get rid of warts?

To completely remove a wart, the treatments may be needed every 1 to 3 weeks for a total of 2 to 4 times. If no improvement is noted, your doctor may recommend another type of treatment. Other treatments for warts on the skin. Your doctor may choose to burn the wart, cut it out, or remove it with a laser.

Is the warts virus permanent?

In most cases (9 out of 10), HPV goes away on its own within two years without health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer.

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.

What’s the black stuff in a wart?

Why Do Some Warts Have Black Dots in Them? If you look closely, many skin warts contain a number of black dots that resemble little seeds. These specks are visible blood vessels that are supplying the wart with nutrients and oxygen.

Can a wart be cancerous?

Warts are common skin growths. They are not cancer. And they don’t turn into cancer. They are caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).

How long do you keep a wart bandaid on?

Leave in place according to package directions. Remove and place a new patch/bandage as directed (usually every 8 to 48 hours depending on brand). Repeat this procedure for up to 2 weeks for corns and calluses and 12 weeks for 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.