When To Seek Medical Attention for Warts

When To Seek Medical Attention for Warts

Warts are very common and typically harmless, often resolving on their own, but for many reasons, you may want to speak with a dermatologist. Learn more about how your dermatologist can help with warts by reaching out to your local skin experts at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA.

Seeking Help

Not all warts require medical attention, but there are circumstances when it's important to seek help. Such as if you're experiencing pain or discomfort at the site of the wart or if the location of the wart interferes with your everyday activities.

Also seek help if over-the-counter products do not improve or resolve the wart after a few months, as these might require professional help. Any changes to the size, shape, color, or texture of the wart, or if it bleeds or oozes, could signal other potential complications or skin conditions.

Treatment for Warts in Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA

Your dermatologist can help determine the best and most appropriate treatment option depending on the type and location of the wart.

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to remove the wart, it usually involves multiple treatments. Electrosurgery employs an electric current, which is sent through the wart to kill the tissue. Another common treatment is to inject medicine into the wart to fight the underlying virus that causes the wart.

Your dermatologist can also suggest over-the-counter treatments like salicylic acid, which, over the course of a few weeks, can help remove the wart.

If you have concerns regarding warts or are exploring treatment options in the areas of Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, and Sandy Springs, GA, then don't hesitate to schedule a consultation with your team of dermatologists at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases today.

Alpharetta: (770) 664-5225
Cumming: (770) 844-1902
Sandy Springs: (404) 252-4333
Roswell: (770) 751-1133

Our Locations

Sandy Springs Office

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd.
Suite 850

Sandy Springs , GA 30342
(404) 252-4333
(404) 252-7000 fax

Roswell Office

1265 Upper Hembree Rd.
Suite 100

Roswell , GA 30076
(770) 751-1133
(770) 751-7410 fax

Alpharetta Office

3400C Old Milton Parkway
Suite 340

Alpharetta , GA 30005
(770) 664-5225
(770) 664-4337 fax

Cumming Office

327 Dahlonega Street
Suite #1501

Cumming , GA 30040
(770) 844-1902
(770) 205-3991 fax