What does a bad wart look like?

They can come in all shapes and sizes, show up as single bumps, clumps or flat lesions; in hues of white, pink or tan. They can have black dots in the middle that look like seeds, dents or smooth surfaces. Unfortunately, warts also vary in terms of their impact on the people they infect.

What removes warts on skin?

Peeling medicine (salicylic acid). For common warts, look for a 17 percent salicylic acid solution. These products (Compound W, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Wart Remover, others) are usually used daily, often for a few weeks. For best results, soak your wart in warm water for a few minutes before applying the product.

When should you be concerned about a wart?

Medical attention should be sought if: Warts cause pain or change color. Warts spread, do not respond to treatment or frequently recur. The person has a weakened immune system.

Can a wart be cancerous?

Common warts never turn cancerous. They may bleed if injured. Since warts are caused by a virus (e.g., human papilloma virus), they are contagious. Warts may spread on the body or to other people.

What are the best treatments for warts?

Salicylic acid treatments are best for smaller warts that do not need to be removed urgently. Your doctor may prescribe a salicylic acid cream or lotion that is applied to your wart several times a day, or a patch that contains salicylic acid that must be worn for several days.

Is it okay to cut off a wart yourself?

No matter how tempting it would be or how easy it seems to cut off the wart yourself, never practice it in the home as warts are likely to grow back in some time as well as you might end up digging deep, hurting yourself or possibly causing bacterial infection at the place of cut. Cutting off warts at home is not an advisable treatment, instead, seek professional help.

How do you remove warts from your body?

Cryotherapy is one of the most common methods that dermatologists use for removing very stubborn warts. This involves spraying warts with liquid nitrogen, which is an extremely cold substance. The freezing temperatures of the liquid nitrogen kill the abnormal cells of the warts and sometimes the virus that causes them.

What are some common warts?

There are several types of warts including: Verruca vulgaris (common warts) Plantar warts (foot warts) Flat warts, filiform warts or thread warts. Mucosal warts (occurring of a muscosal membrane) Facial warts.