Wart Removal Treatment

What Are Warts?

Warts are benign skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear anywhere on the body but are most common on hands, feet, and fingers. While harmless, warts can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful — especially plantar warts on the soles of your feet.

About 10% of the general population has warts, and 10–20% of children and teenagers are affected. The virus spreads through direct skin contact or contaminated surfaces, particularly in warm, moist environments like swimming pools, saunas, and shared showers.

Cryotherapy – Professional Wart Freezing

Our cryotherapy treatment uses medical-grade liquid nitrogen at –196°C to freeze and destroy wart tissue. This is the gold standard treatment used by dermatologists worldwide and is far more effective than over-the-counter freezing products (which only reach –57°C).

The treatment process:

1. The wart and surrounding area are examined and prepared
2. Liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the wart using a precision spray or applicator
3. The extreme cold destroys the wart cells and triggers your immune system to fight the HPV virus
4. Treatment takes only 10–20 seconds per wart

What to expect:

• • Brief stinging sensation during application (most people rate it 3–4 out of 10)
• • Mild swelling and redness for 1–2 hours after
• • A blister may form within 24–48 hours — this is normal and part of the healing process
• • The treated area darkens, forms a scab, and falls off within 1–2 weeks
• • New, healthy skin appears underneath

Preventing warts from spreading

• Don’t touch, pick, or scratch your warts — the virus spreads easily to other areas
• Wash your hands thoroughly after touching a wart
• Don’t bite your nails or cuticles if you have warts on your fingers
• Keep warts covered with a bandage if they’re in areas that get touched frequently
• Don’t share towels, socks, shoes, or nail clippers with others
• Use separate pumice stones or files for wart areas — don’t use them on healthy skin

Protecting yourself from HPV

• Wear sandals or flip-flops in public pools, saunas, gym showers, and changing rooms
• Keep your feet clean and dry — change socks daily (more often if feet sweat)
• Don’t walk barefoot in public areas
• Avoid direct contact with other people’s warts
• Strengthen your immune system — adequate sleep, balanced diet, and regular exercise help your body fight HPV

Home care for existing warts

• Keep the wart clean and dry
• Apply salicylic acid products (available at pharmacies) as directed — soak the wart first for better absorption
• Cover with a bandage after applying treatment
• Be patient — home treatments can take weeks to months to work
• If home treatment isn’t working after 4–6 weeks, it’s time for professional cryotherapy

Important: When NOT to self-treat

• If you have diabetes or poor circulation
• If the growth is on your face or genitals
• If you’re not sure it’s actually a wart
• If the wart is bleeding, infected, or very painful
• If you’re immunocompromised

When to Seek Treatment

You should have your warts professionally treated if:

• The wart is painful or interferes with walking
• It is growing, spreading, or multiplying
• Over-the-counter treatments have not worked
• You are unsure whether a growth is actually a wart
• The wart bleeds or shows signs of infection
• You have diabetes or circulation problems (never self-treat foot warts)