About Wart Treatment Services
Anyone who’s battled a wart knows the frustration: months of drugstore treatments, and it’s still there—or it’s multiplied.
At Charleston Dermatology, our physicians and providers confirm that the growth actually is a wart (calluses, corns, and other growths are common impostors) and match the treatment to the wart’s type, location, and how long it’s been around.
Treatment plans are built around your skin, not a one-size-fits-all routine, and may include cryotherapy, cantharidin, prescription topicals, injections for resistant warts, and treatments that recruit your own immune system to clear the virus. Persistence pays off with warts. Schedule a visit and let our team build a plan that actually works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are warts and are they contagious?
Warts are benign skin growths caused by HPV infecting the top layer of skin. They spread through direct contact and shared surfaces—think locker room floors and shared towels—and can spread on your own body through scratching or shaving. Common warts favor the hands; plantar warts grow on the soles; flat warts appear in clusters on the face and legs.
Why won't my wart go away?
Warts persist because the virus hides in skin cells where the immune system doesn’t always find it. Children’s warts often clear on their own within a year or two, but adult warts tend to stick around. Thick calloused skin over plantar warts also blocks topical treatments from penetrating, which is why home treatment often stalls.
How are warts treated?
In-office options include cryotherapy (freezing), cantharidin, prescription-strength peeling treatments, and injections that stimulate an immune response for stubborn warts. Most warts need a series of treatments spaced a few weeks apart, so consistency is the secret. If you’ve been fighting a wart for months, save yourself the drugstore runs and make an appointment—we can speed this up.