Warts Specialist

What are warts?

Warts are small, skin-colored growths that develop on your child’s hands, fingers, or feet. They’re caused when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters your child’s body through cuts or other breaks in the skin.

Most warts take several months to form and go away on their own. Still, if your child has multiple  warts and they affect their confidence or quality of life, it’s important to seek treatment. One outpatient procedure can eliminate warts once and for all.  

What are the symptoms of warts?

Symptoms of warts include:

• Small growths on the skin that are rough to the touch
• Flesh-colored, grainy bumps that look like corns or calluses
• Bumps on the hands or feet that are pink, white, or tan
• Small growths with a visible black dot in the middle

Warts can appear anywhere on the body, but they’re especially common in weight-bearing areas, like the soles and heels of your child’s feet.

When do warts require medical intervention?

Make an appointment for your child at Academy Park Pediatrics if their warts:

• Are painful
• Change appearance or color
• Grow so large they interfere with daily activities
• Occur suddenly and in large numbers

It’s also important to visit the team at Academy Park Pediatrics if your child has skin growths and you suspect they might be something other than warts.

How are warts diagnosed?

To diagnose a wart, your child’s pediatrician asks about their symptoms and carefully examines the wart. Your child’s provider might also remove a few layers of skin and send them to a laboratory for analysis. That’s especially true if your child’s provider suspects the growth is something other than a wart.

How are warts treated?

At Academy Park Pediatrics, the team treats warts using cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is a non-invasive procedure that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze a wart. Freezing the wart kills the virus and causes the wart to die and peel off.

If your child has warts, make an appointment at Academy Park Pediatrics. Call the nearest office, or request a visit online today.