Condyloma/Warts
Best Genital Wart Removal Miami
Warts are small growths that appear on the skin, and genitals, caused by a virus. They vary in type, size, appearance and location (genitals, penis, hands, feet), and are not usually painful. Warts are very contagious, spreading from person to person quite easily. Luckily, warts can be removed with liquid nitrogen or cryotherapy which freezes and eliminates them. In addition, laser therapy and surgery are also effective treatments. Genital warts require professional treatment by a doctor in your area as over-the-counter products should not be used.
If you’re searching for a same-day dermatologist near me, our clinic offers convenient same-day appointments to address your wart concerns quickly.
MIAMI WART TREATMENT
COMMON WARTS GENITAL WARTS AND CONDYLOMA
Warts are small growths that appear on the skin. They vary in type, size, appearance, and location. Warts usually are not painful. A virus causes warts. Warts are very contagious and can be spread from person to person. Some warts respond to over-the-counter treatments. In some cases, warts need to be removed by a doctor.
ANATOMY OF A WART
Your skin covers your body and protects it from the environment. You skin is composed of three major layers, the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The epidermis is the outermost layer of your skin. It protects your inner layers of skin. The cells at the bottom layer of the epidermis continually move upward to the outer layer. They eventually wear off and are replaced by the next layer of cells.
CAUSES OF WARTS
Viruses cause warts. Different subtypes of the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) cause different kinds of warts. Warts vary in size, appearance, and location. They are typically small painless growths that appear on the outer layer of the skin. Warts are highly contagious. The viruses that cause warts spread by direct contact with a wart and by contact with surfaces that have the viruses on it, such as locker room floors. Warts can take from one to eight months to appear after the virus is contracted.
WART SYMPTOMS
DIAGNOSIS OF WARTS
You should contact your doctor if your wart changes color, shapes, or bleeds easily. You should contact your doctor if over-the-counter treatments do not remove your warts. Your doctor can diagnose warts by examining your skin. Your doctor may take a tissue sample or biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. People with suspected genital warts need evaluation and treatment by a doctor. Your doctor can diagnose genital warts by examining your pubic area, genitals, and anus. For females, a vaginal exam is necessary to detect genital warts on the cervix or vaginal canal. Your doctor may apply a vinegar solution to suspected tissues. The liquid causes infected areas to whiten. Your doctor may also perform a blood test or take a biopsy or tissue sample to confirm a diagnosis. Females should receive regular Pap Smear Tests to check for cell changes or cervical cancer.
WART REMOVAL MIAMI
Some warts can be removed with over-the-counter treatments. Your doctor can remove warts with liquid nitrogen or cryotherapy that freezes and removes warts. Laser therapy and surgery can also remove warts. Genital warts require professional treatment by your doctor. You should not use over-the-counter products to remove genital warts.
WART PREVENTION
Warts are very contagious. You should avoid touching warts on another person or yourself. Warts can be spread from one part of your body to another. You should wear shoes in locker rooms and public shower areas to protect your feet from contact with the virus. You can prevent genital warts by not having sexual contact with a person that has genital warts. A person with genital warts should avoid sexual contact until after the warts are treated. Doctors are not sure if male latex condoms prevent the spread of HPV. Females should have regular Pap Smear Tests to detect cell abnormalities or cancer associated with HPV that causes genital warts.
AM I AT RISK OF WARTS
Warts are highly contagious. You should avoid touching warts that are on other people or yourself. The viruses that cause warts thrive in warm moist areas. You are at risk for plantar warts if you walk barefoot in locker rooms and public showers. You are at risk for contracting genital warts if you have oral, vaginal, or anal sex with a person that has genital warts.
COMPLICATIONS FROM WARTS
In females, certain types of HPV that cause genital warts are associated with the development of abnormal cells or cervical cancer. Women should receive regular Pap Smear Tests to check for cell changes and a blood test for HPV if they suspect they are infected. Survival rates are high for cervical cancer that is treated early.
ADVANCEMENTS IN WART TREATMENTS
Recently, the Food and Drug Administration approved a vaccine against HPV to be administered to certain females. Women who receive the vaccine should still undergo Pap smears. Studies are ongoing to see if the vaccine would work in men. Talk to your doctor to see if the new HPV vaccine would be right for you.
GENITAL WARTS DOCTOR NEAR YOU
Help is nearby. If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (305) 751-7771 (Miami) or (305) 341-7551 (Hialeah). For those interested, we perform mole removal in both offices.
