Warts can be embarrassing and painful. Warts are generally transmitted by direct exposure with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) either through human contact or touching surfaces exposed to HPV. 

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Without treatment, warts can increase in size, multiply and can be transmitted to your loved ones - especially if you walk barefoot inside your home. Warts can also evolve into malignant lesions.

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How do I know if I have a wart?

• Pain with lateral pressure and squeeze

• Skin lines are interrupted

• Small red or black dots within the lesion

• History of walking barefoot in public spaces (E.g. swimming pools, public showers and change rooms,

• Direct skin contact with someone who has warts (E.g. family member, coworker, significant other, etc)

• History of a weakened immune system

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Warts can be treated with a variety of treatments. Treatment options will be discussed at your appointment. 

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If the wart cannot be managed by conservative methods, a surgical wart procedure may be recommended.

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Generally a procedure is recommended if you experience: 

• Pus and redness

• Infections

• Sharp pain

• Increased formation of warts

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Before any procedure is done, a surgical consultation will be given to see if you are a good candidate for a surgical procedure.

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