Wart Treatments Circleville OH

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

Local Businesses

Joy Lynn Mosser

740-420-0014
600 N Pickaway St Ste 1
Circleville, OH 43113


Central Ohio Skin & Cancer Incorporated

(740) 420-0014
600 North Pickaway Street Suite # 1
Circleville, OH 43113


Central Ohio Skin Care

(614) 818-7546
600 N Pickaway St, Ste 1
Circleville, OH 43113


Pelias Marilyn E

(740)474-1968
1235 South Court Street
Circleville, OH 43113


Pickaway Aesthetic Laser Center

(740) 477-8674
142 Morris Road
Circleville, OH 43113


Daggett, Cynthia – Central Ohio Skin Cancer Incorporated

(740) 420-0014
600 N Pickaway St, #200
Circleville, OH 43113


Wart Treatments FAQ in Circleville, OH

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).

What viruses cause warts?

Warts are tiny skin infections caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Although kids get warts most often, teens and adults can get them too. Sometimes warts are sexually transmitted and appear in the genital area. But most warts affect the fingers, hands, and feet.

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.

What color are STD warts?

Most commonly, genital warts appear clustered as a few small, raised lesions, but their appearance varies. They can be flesh-colored, light and pearly, or dark purple, gray, or brown. There may be many or only one. They may be small and difficult to see or they may enlarge and combine into masses.

Is wart HPV cancerous?

The types of HPV that can cause genital warts are not the same as the types that can cause cancer. Most people who become infected with HPV do not know they have it. Usually, the body’s immune system gets rid of the HPV infection naturally within two years. This is true of both oncogenic and non-oncogenic HPV types.

Why am I suddenly getting lots of 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).

Can you pull out a wart?

Do not cut off a wart yourself! While it’s technically possible to perform a little “bathroom surgery,” and some people have claimed success using the method, it’s a very bad idea.

What STD causes warts in mouth?

Most people with oral HPV infections don’t have symptoms. Because they don’t realize they’re infected, they’re more likely to transmit the virus to a partner. Some people develop oral HPV lesions — such as sores or warts on their lips, inside their mouth or in their throat — though this is less common.

Is a wart an STD?

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This virus is passed on through direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV on their skin. It can be passed from person to person during vaginal and anal sex.

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.

What deficiency causes warts?

In our study, patients with warts had significantly lower mean serum vitamin B12 level than patients without warts. Furthermore, they more frequently had decreased serum vitamin B12 levels.

Are warts STD?

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). This virus is passed on through direct skin-to-skin contact with someone who has HPV on their skin.

How do you dissolve warts naturally?

Apple cider vinegar It’s thought to work like salicylic acid, a common wart treatment that peels away infected skin, eventually removing the wart. Vinegar also has natural antimicrobial properties that may help fight HPV, but more studies are necessary. To try it, mix 2-parts apple cider vinegar and 1-part water.

What is the best medicine for warts removal?

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

What happens if you keep a wart too long?

Most warts will persist for one to two years if they are left untreated. Eventually, the body will recognize the virus and fight it off, causing the wart to disappear. While they remain, however, warts can spread very easily when people pick at them or when they are on the hands, feet or face.