How your dermatologist in Omaha, NE, can help you get rid of warts
Warts can be an embarrassing and ugly problem. Unfortunately, they are also a common skin condition. The good news is, your dermatologist can help you get rid of warts, so you can enjoy clear skin again. Dr. Herschel Stoller at Center of Dermatology in Omaha, Columbus, and Papillion, NE, provides a wide range of dermatology services, including wart removal.
If you have warts, you may have a few questions. These are just a few frequently asked questions and answers about warts:
What Causes Warts?
You can develop warts if your skin comes in contact with the human papilloma virus known as HPV.
Can Warts Spread?
Yes, warts can spread to other parts of your body. They can also be spread from person-to-person by skin contact.
Are There Different Types of Warts?
Yes, there are several types of warts which can develop on various parts of the body, including:
- Common warts–usually growing on the backs of fingers and toes, and on knees
- Plantar warts–appearing on the soles of the feet and other areas of the feet
- Flat warts–typically growing in an area of a cut or break in the skin
- Periungual warts–which grow under and around the toenails and fingernails
How Can I Help Prevent Warts?
To help prevent warts, you need to avoid skin contact with the virus that causes warts. That means you should:
- Avoid going barefoot in public areas
- Wash and dry your skin daily
- Change your clothing daily
- Avoid sharing clothes, socks, or shoes with anyone else
- Avoid touching a wart because it can spread the virus
How Can a Dermatologist Help With Warts?
Your dermatologist is an expert at wart removal and may recommend:
- Drying up the wart using topical salicylic acid solution
- Freezing the wart using liquid nitrogen
- Pulsed dye laser wart removal treatment to kill the blood vessels supplying the wart
You don’t have to suffer from warts when relief is just a phone call away. To find out more about the causes of warts and how your dermatologist can remove them, talk with an expert. Call Dr. Herschel Stoller at Center of Dermatology in Omaha, Columbus, and Papillion, NE. Call for more information at (402) 398-9200 for the office in Omaha, NE, (402) 564-4422 for the office in Columbus, NE, and (402) 592-5140 for the office in Papillion, NE.