{"title":"Wart Treatments","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Warts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarts are extremely common skin growths caused by strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). While many warts are harmless, they can spread, become painful or irritated, and affect confidence depending on their location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt SkinHappy, we provide personalized wart treatment plans designed to safely remove visible lesions while minimizing irritation, discomfort, and recurrence whenever possible. Our approach combines medical expertise with thoughtful skin-focused care to support both effective treatment and long-term skin health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe treat common warts, plantar warts, flat warts, and other stubborn or recurrent lesions in patients of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Causes Warts?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarts develop when HPV enters the skin through tiny breaks or areas of irritation. The virus stimulates excess skin growth, resulting in raised or thickened lesions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarts can spread:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough direct skin contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough shared surfaces such as locker rooms or pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy shaving or picking at lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom one area of the body to another\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome individuals are more prone to recurrent warts due to immune response differences, friction, moisture exposure, or skin barrier disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypes of Warts We Commonly Treat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically found on the hands, fingers, or around nails. These often appear rough, raised, and flesh-colored.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlantar Warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDevelop on the soles of the feet and may become painful due to pressure from walking or standing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat Warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmaller, smoother warts that often appear in clusters on the face, arms, or legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriungual Warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarts that develop around the fingernails or toenails and can become difficult to treat if left untreated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiliform Warts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThin, finger-like growths often found around the eyes, nose, lips, or beard area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on your skin and the type of wart, treatment may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCryotherapy (freezing treatments)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrescription topical therapies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle exfoliative treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImmune-supportive approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination therapies for stubborn lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt-home treatment guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventative strategies to reduce spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour dermatologist will recommend the most appropriate approach based on the lesion type and your overall skin health.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/3749\/7578\/collections\/wart_treatment_skinhappy_dermatology_carmel_ca.png?v=1778258362","url":"https:\/\/skinhappymd.com\/collections\/wart-treatments.oembed","provider":"SkinHappy Clinic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}