Warts Specialists Rancho Santa Margarita CA

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

Local Businesses

Facial Aesthetic Concepts

(949) 709-4141
6725 Se 19Th Ave
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


James Tzu-Chung Wang

949-888-9288
29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy Ste 100
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


James Wang, M.D.

949-888-9288
29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy,Suite 100
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Orange County Plastic Surgery

(949) 888-9700
1849 Nw Kearney St Ste 200
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Richard Gangnes

949-276-4141
22411 Antonio Pkwy Ste C120
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Juris Bunkis

(949) 888-9700
Suite 275 30212 Tomas
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Juris Bunkis

949-888-9700
22342 Avenida Empresa Ste 175
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


A West Dermatology

(949) 888-5448
22032 El Paseo, Ste 220
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Moul, Danielle

949-883-5448
22032 El Paseo Ste 220
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


James T Wang

(949) 888-9288
29833 Santa Margarita Pkwy – 100
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688


Warts Specialists FAQ in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Can I have warts but not HPV?

Can you have genital warts without having HPV? No, while not all strains of HPV cause genital warts, all genital warts are caused by some strain of HPV. However, some people mistake moles, skin tags, or other sores for warts. It’s best to have a healthcare provider look at them to know for sure.

How long do HPV warts stay?

There is no cure for HPV. Removing visible warts does not necessarily reduce the transmission of the underlying HPV infection. [9][10][11] About 80% of individuals with HPV will clear the infection spontaneously within 18 to 24 months. Treatment varies depending on the number, size, and location of warts.

Do warts cause health problems?

What are the complications of warts? Most warts go away without any significant problems. Sometimes warts cause issues, such as: Cancer: HPV and genital warts are linked to several different cancers, including anal cancer, cervical cancer and throat (oropharyngeal) cancer.

How do you stop warts from spreading?

Apply moisturizer and discourage nail biting and cuticle picking. The HPV virus can enter through these cracks and spread. Always have your child wear flip flops or other shoes in pool areas, public showers, and locker rooms. This helps them avoid getting warts and prevents them from spreading their warts to others.

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.

How long are HPV warts contagious?

It’s hard to know when people are no longer contagious, because there’s no blood test that looks for HPV. Most of the time, HPV is gone within 2 years of when someone was infected.

Is HPV warts contagious for life?

Yes, genital warts and the virus that causes them are both highly contagious. There isn’t a cure for HPV. Once you have the virus, you’re always infectious. Even if you don’t have symptoms like genital warts, or you have the warts treated and removed, you can still infect another person with HPV and genital warts.

What foods increase 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.

Can warts spread in 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.

Why is my body not clearing HPV?

Around 90% of HPV infections clear within 2 years. For a small number of women and people with a cervix, their immune system will not be able to get rid of HPV. This is called a persistent infection. A persistent HPV infection causes the cells of the cervix to change.