Common warts, flat warts and plantar warts are caused by different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and appear on the hands, face, feet or genitals.
Warts are noncancerous rough bumps that form on the skin and develop when HPV enters the body through a cut or break in the skin. These raised, skin-colored growths can develop anywhere on the body and look like a blister. They’re harmless, but many of our patients prefer to remove them because they can be spread through contact and also . . . they just don’t want these warts hanging around on their skin!
Common warts are typically found on hands, fingers, around the nails, or on the back of hands. Plantar warts appear on the bottom of the feet and can become painful without treatment. Flat warts can appear anywhere on the body and filiform warts look like threads on the face.
How is it treated?
There is no cure for the virus that causes warts, but the Associated Dermatologists team can treat warts as soon as they appear to prevent growth and spreading.
If you have a wart, schedule an appointment at one of our offices in Berkley, West Bloomfield, Commerce, or Novi, Michigan. We can assist with injections, salicylic acid treatments, cryotherapy, excision, chemical peels, immunotherapy, topical creams and laser treatment to help ward off and remove unsightly warts. This is all just our way of saying, “We’ve got you.”
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