Warts are a very common small skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). In some cases they clear up on their own within a couple of years, but this isn’t always the case. If you have one or a number of warts, it’s recommended to have them looked at by a doctor.
Warts are particularly common in childhood, particularly in children ages 12-16. The face, feet, knees and hands are the most commonly affected areas.
The look of a wart depends largely on what type of wart it is – but the characteristics can include:
If your wart is bothering you, has been around for more than two years, or you have a number of warts then we recommend seeking treatment. Your GP can help by administering cryotherapy. Cryotherapy freezes the warts with liquid nitrogen and is highly effective. Most warts require 1 to 4 treatments with 1 to 3 weeks in between.
This is definitely something you should have checked out. We don’t recommend taking a ‘wait and see’ approach with this. If an adult female has a genital wart, your doctor may also suggest administering a pap test to screen for cervical cancer.
The Gardasil Vaccine is now recommended for teenage girls to provide protection against HPV strains associated with genital warts and cervical cancer.
Book in to get your wart checked”The doctors that consult at HealthMint can help you by administering cryotherapy. Cryotherapy freezes the warts with liquid nitrogen and is highly effective. Most warts require 1 to 4 treatments with 1 to 3 weeks in between.
