Wart Treatments Mount Airy NC

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

Local Businesses

Piedmont Cosmetic Surgery Dermatology Center Pa

(336) 789-1654
2007 N Main St
Mount Airy, NC 27030


Wake Forrest University Physicians

(336) 786-1955
911 Worth St
Mount Airy, NC 27030


De, Vore Amy

336-786-4300
304 E Independence Blvd Ste 201
Mount Airy, NC 27030


Mount Airy Dermatology With Wake Forest University Physicians

(336) 786-1955
450 Price St
Mount Airy, NC 27030


Same Day Std Testing

(336) 429-4353
752 N Andy Griffith Pky
Mount Airy, NC 27030


Wart Treatments FAQ in Mount Airy, NC

What is the lifespan of a wart?

Most often, warts are harmless growths that go away on their own within 2 years. Periungual or plantar warts are harder to cure than warts in other places. Warts can come back after treatment, even if they appear to go away.

Should I put a bandaid on a wart?

To avoid spreading warts Keep warts covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don’t bite your nails or cuticles. This may spread warts from one finger to another.

Will warts go away on their own?

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.

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).

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.

Where do HPV warts appear?

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

Can warts spread in bath water?

Prevention of Spread to Others Avoid baths or hot tubs with other children. Reason: Warts can spread in warm water. Also, avoid sharing washcloths or towels.

How long does it take apple cider vinegar to get rid of warts?

The wart might fall off within 1 to 2 weeks. Continuing to use apple cider vinegar for a few days after this may prevent the skin cells that caused the previous wart from shedding and growing elsewhere.

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.

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.