Wart Treatment

Warts are not only an eyesore; they can be painful. Patients not only experience pain and discomfort from warts, but it causes damage to their self-confidence and can ultimately affect their overall quality of life. Whether you are suffering physical or emotional pain from the appearance of an unwanted wart, our experts at Skincare Laser Centre can help with wart treatment.

What is a wart?

Warts vary in size and shape, but they are generally small, fleshy bumps of membrane that can be found anywhere on the body. Where the wart is located can partially determined what it looks like, as well as the composition. Warts often resemble a small cauliflower or something like a blister. The most common areas to be affected by warts are the hands and feet.

How do you get warts?

Warts, caused by HPV (human papillomavirus), are spread by human contact. HPV causes the body to create excessive amounts of keratin that build up in certain areas of the body, creating warts. HPV usually enters the body through a small cut somewhere on the body or through sexual intercourse. There are many different types of warts that appear in many different areas.

Types of warts

There are many different types of warts. The most common are:

plantar warts (on the feet)
plane warts
filiform warts
mosaic warts

Treatment

At Skincare Laser Centre, our standard course of wart treatment is using our Cutera Xeo laser. Cutera Xeo, using IPL therapy, which stands for intense pulsed light, targets the affected area, and, as the light is turned into heat, it breaks up the damaged particles, allowing undamaged skin regrowth.

Why should i get it treated?

Because they are very contagious and can easily spread from person to person, putting other people at risk.

Contact Us

To learn more about wart treatment and to see if you are a good candidate for laser therapy, please contact our Mississauga office to schedule a consultation.

*Individual results and downtime may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What causes warts?

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the skin through small cuts or breaks. The virus triggers the body to produce excess keratin, which builds up and forms the wart. HPV can spread through direct skin-to-skin contact or by touching contaminated surfaces.

2. What are the different types of warts?

There are several types of warts, each with distinct characteristics. Plantar warts appear on the soles of the feet, while plane warts are flat and can occur anywhere on the body. Filiform warts have a thread-like appearance and often grow around the eyes, nose, or mouth, and mosaic warts are clusters of small warts that typically form on the hands or feet.

3. How does laser treatment for warts work?

Laser treatment for warts at Skin Care Laser Centre uses the Cutera Xeo laser with IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy. The light targets the wart, converting into heat, which breaks down the wart tissue. This heat promotes the growth of healthy skin and eliminates the wart without damaging the surrounding area, making it a safe and effective treatment option.

4. Are warts contagious?

Yes, warts are highly contagious and can spread through direct contact with an infected person or by touching surfaces contaminated by the virus. It’s important to avoid touching warts and to keep affected areas clean and covered to prevent spreading the virus to others.

5. Is laser wart treatment safe?

Laser wart treatment is a safe and non-invasive procedure that targets the affected area with precision. The Cutera Xeo laser is FDA-approved, and the IPL therapy ensures minimal discomfort while promoting rapid healing. It’s a popular option because it’s effective, fast, and has a low risk of side effects compared to traditional treatments.

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