What kind of doctor burns off warts?

Although most warts are harmless, dermatologists do treat them. You should see a dermatologist if you cannot get rid of the warts, the warts hurt, or you have many warts. Dermatologists have many treatments for warts.

Is wart removal covered by Alberta Health Care?

Alberta Health Care will cover wart treatment for the following conditions: Plantar Warts. Genital Warts. *All other common warts are NOT covered and are billed to the patient.

Do doctors burn off warts?

Your doctor may choose to burn the wart, cut it out, or remove it with a laser. These treatments are effective, but they may leave a scar. They are normally reserved for warts that have not cleared up with other treatments.

Is wart removal covered by insurance Canada?

Fee for removal of warts are not insured by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or other provincial health plan. If you wish to have treatment with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) please book an appointment with our Wart Clinic.

Why is my wart not freezing off?

When a plantar wart does not go away after cryotherapy, it is usually because the entire wart was not exposed to the treatment. That can happen when a wart is very thick or the surface area of a wart is large. Another round of cryotherapy is then needed to eliminate the wart completely.

Are all warts caused by HPV?

Warts appear when a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the top layer of the skin. There are several different kinds of warts including common warts, plantar (foot/mosaic) warts, and flat warts. All types of warts are caused by HPV.

Can warts be cured permanently?

There’s no cure for warts, but there are many techniques for removing them which often work to diminish their appearance and spreading. Warts can also clear up on their own without treatment, although it may take up to two years for this to happen. Warts in children tend to resolve more readily than warts in adults.

Can you burn a wart off with fire?

Your skin usually burns above about 115°F (46.1°C). Exposing a wart to heat (hyperthermia) above 110°F but below 115°F will kill the virus without hurting your skin. The heat keeps the virus from reinfecting your skin, and the wart will “grow out” normally after several months.

Will a dermatologist remove wart?

Wart removal by a trained dermatologist is always the most effective treatment. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends visiting your dermatologist if you have any of the following: Any doubt that the skin growth is a wart, as some skin cancers resemble warts. A wart that appears on your face or genitals.

How painful is laser wart removal?

The laser’s heat may also attack the virus that causes the wart. The laser may feel like a rubber band snapping against your skin. You won’t feel much pain after the procedure is done.

Can a wart last for 10 years?

Sometimes warts last longer, particularly in adults. In some cases warts may take between 5 and 10 years to clear. Treatment can often clear warts more quickly.