Wart Treatments Knoxville TN

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

Local Businesses

Tom Tracey Gallaher

865-342-0300
2068 Lakeside Centre Way
Knoxville, TN 37922


Anthony Meyers

(865) 546-7521
1928 Alcoa Hwy Ste 209
Knoxville, TN 37920


Timothy L Gardner

(865) 524-2547
900 E Oak Hill Ave Ste 500
Knoxville, TN 37917


Elizabeth B Anderson

(865) 524-7107
900 E Woodland Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917


Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Associates Pa

1-865-588-1662
801 North Weisgarber Road Suite 500
Knoxville, TN 37909


Chun, Joseph Tmd

(865) 584-7500
410 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919


Julius Clark E

(865) 546-7521
1928 Alcoa Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37920


Plastic Surgery Ctr

(865) 541-3700
501 19Th St
Knoxville, TN 37901


East Tennessee Vein Clinics Pc

(865) 686-0507
200 Midlake Dr, Ste C
Knoxville, TN 37918


Crawley Robert A

1-865-521-8050
1515 Saint Mary Street
Knoxville, TN 37917


Julius, Clark E – Knoxville Dermatology Group

(865) 690-9467
200 Fort Sanders West Blvd, #102
Knoxville, TN 37922


Hanggi Matthew C

(865)546-7521
1928 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville, TN 37920


Rist, Toivo E – Dermatology Associates

(865) 524-2547
930 E Emerald Ave Ste 511
Knoxville, TN 37917


Richard J Depersio

(865) 521-8050
1515 Saint Mary St – Suite 200
Knoxville, TN 37917


East Tennessee Vein Clinic Pc

(865) 686-0507
1344 Dowell Springs Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37909


Karnes, Pam – Breazeale Clinic

(865) 342-0300
2068 Lakeside Centre Way
Knoxville, TN 37901


James Walter Taylor

(865) 305-6545
1930 Alcoa Hwy – Suite 235 Bldg A
Knoxville, TN 37920


Claude Clinton Frazier

(865) 330-0101
5410 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919


Harper K Allen Pc

1-865-693-0050
9349 Park West Boulevard
Knoxville, TN 37923


Anderson, Elizabeth B – Elizabeth Anderson Dermatology

(865) 450-9361
6311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917


Wart Treatments FAQ in Knoxville, TN

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).

How can I boost my immune system to fight warts?

Eat a healthy diet filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Exercise regularly to maintain excellent heart health. Walking, taking an aerobics class, or riding a bike are all good physical activity options. Get enough rest at night to promote immune function and recovery.

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.

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.

What is the fastest treatment for warts?

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.

Are warts contagious?

Warts are very contagious. The virus can spread from person to person or from different parts of the body through: Direct contact with a wart. Touching something contaminated with the virus, such as towels, doorknobs and shower floors.

How do you get rid of warts ASAP?

Salicylic acid: you can get this over-the-counter treatment without a prescription. Wart freeze: you can freeze your wart with an over-the-counter product that uses liquid nitrogen as a gel or a spray. Duct tape: you may be able to get rid of your wart by covering it with duct tape.

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.

What is the strongest treatment for warts?

Prescription-strength wart medications with salicylic acid work by removing layers of a wart a little bit at a time. Studies show that salicylic acid is more effective when combined with freezing. Freezing (cryotherapy). Freezing therapy done at a doctor’s office involves applying liquid nitrogen to your wart.

Why am I so 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 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.

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.

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).

Does clear nail polish get rid of warts?

Using clear nail polish is said to suffocate the wart. It deprives the skin of oxygen which causes the skin cells and virus that causes the wart to “die”, essentially causing the wart to disappear.

Does apple cider vinegar stop warts?

Vinegar burns and gradually destroys the infected skin, making the wart fall off eventually, like the way salicylic acid works. The irritation caused by the acid boosts the immune system’s ability to combat the virus responsible for the wart.