Warts Specialists Elmhurst IL

Find Warts Specialists in Elmhurst, IL. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Elmhurst, IL.

Local Businesses

David Scott Pezen

630-833-3222
360 W Butterfield Rd Ste 240
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Laser Hair Removal, Dr Gary J Barsky

(630) 592-4337
122 E Schiller St
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Oak Park Eye Center

(630) 279-3673
600 N College Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126


David Scott Pezen

(630) 833-3222
360 W Butterfield Rd – Suite #240
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Dr Gary Barsky

(630)832-8111
2929 Mcfarland Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Talmage Raine

(630) 317-7093
515 Valley View Dr # 201
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Todd T Davis

(630) 832-2111
103 N Haven Rd – Suite 7
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Gary Jay Barsky

630-832-8111
122 E Schiller St
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Nicholas J Speziale

1200 S York Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Chiodo, Audrey – Lin & Assoc

(630) 832-6711
435 N Mulford Rd Ste 10
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Great West Cosmetic Surgery

(630) 832-8111
6030 Garrett Lane
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Abate, Kelly – Abate Kelly

(630) 758-8688
1200 S York Rd, #3240
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Elmhurst Outpatient Surgery Center

(630) 833-1666
6885 Vistagreen Way
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Davis, Todd

630-357-7536
103 N Haven Rd Ste 7
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Janevicius Raymond

(630) 833-1800
360 W Butterfield Rd Ste 230
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Barsky, Gary J – Great West Cosmetic Surgery

(630) 832-8111
351 Executive Pkwy Ste M1
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Gary Adam Kronen

(630) 758-8777
1200 S York Rd – Suite 3200
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Raymond Janevicius

(630) 833-1800
360 W. Butterfield Road Suite 230
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Shelnitz, Lori

630-941-2619
172 E Schiller St
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Elmhurst Outpatient Surg Ctr

(630) 758-8800
698 Featherstone Road
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Warts Specialists FAQ in Elmhurst, IL

What foods cause warts?

Steer clear of sugary, processed and trans-fatty foods, along with caffeine and alcohol that have been found to feed the virus to keep warts thriving.

What vitamin gets rid of warts?

Salicylic acid and cryotherapy are the most frequent treatments for common warts, but can be painful and cause scarring, and have high failure and recrudescence rates. Topical vitamin A has been shown to be a successful treatment of common warts in prior informal studies.

What is the main cause 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). The extra keratin produces the rough, hard texture of a wart.

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 vitamin helps 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.

What happens if HPV keeps coming back?

If you have high-risk HPV that sticks around or goes dormant and keeps coming back, that’s when it becomes cancer causing (or what doctors call oncogenic).

Do warts always mean HPV?

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 are the signs of HPV in a woman?

bleeding after sex. unusual discharge. a lump in the vagina. pain while having sex.

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.

Does apple cider vinegar get rid of 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.

Do warts ever stop growing?

Over time, your body will often build up a resistance and fight warts off. But it may take months or as many as 2 years for them to disappear. In adults, warts often stick around even longer, perhaps several years or more. Some warts won’t ever go away.