Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), stimulating accelerated growth of skin cells in the epidermis. At Legacy Dermatology, we combine clinical expertise, dermoscopy, and advanced imaging to precisely classify warts and evaluate risk factors for personalized treatment strategies.
Common Warts
Rough, raised lesions predominantly on hands, effectively treated with precision cryotherapy or topical antivirals, minimizing recurrence.
Flat Warts
Smooth, small lesions common on the face, particularly in pediatric populations; treatment includes targeted laser therapy or topical combination protocols.
Plantar Warts
Flesh-colored or brown nodules on soles, often containing thrombosed capillaries appearing as black dots. Multi-modality approaches with cryotherapy or laser ablation optimize outcomes.
Genital Warts
Pink to red clustered growths in pubic or genital regions. Managed via prescription topical agents, minor surgical excision, or laser therapy to reduce HPV persistence and recurrence.
Legacy Dermatology offers state-of-the-art cryotherapy, laser ablation, topical antivirals, and minor surgical removal, ensuring advanced, precise, and individualized wart care.
Advanced mapping and dermoscopy guide targeted interventions for every wart type.
Integration of cryotherapy, laser, and combination approaches maximizes eradication.
Decades of experience managing resistant, recurrent, and complex wart cases.
Most warts transmit via direct skin contact or contaminated surfaces. HPV strains differ in infectivity, and precise identification informs containment strategies, reducing recurrence and cross-contamination risk.
Some lesions spontaneously regress over months, but persistent, symptomatic, or cosmetically concerning warts require targeted therapies such as cryotherapy, laser ablation, or topical antivirals for reliable clearance.
Cryotherapy or laser interventions often demonstrate visible regression within 1–3 weeks, with optimal clearance achieved after multiple sessions, depending on size, location, and viral strain
Recurrence occurs when viral reservoirs persist in basal epidermal cells; combination therapy, monitoring, and follow-up reduce recurrence risk, particularly for plantar and genital warts.
Genital warts may indicate high-risk HPV types. Early intervention mitigates spread, reduces local symptoms, and prevents oncogenic progression, necessitating expert evaluation and treatment.
Modern laser devices offer precise ablation with minimal tissue trauma. Local anesthesia or numbing techniques optimize comfort, while advanced parameters reduce collateral tissue damage and accelerate healing.
Pediatric patients are treated with tailored protocols, using age-appropriate cryotherapy, low-intensity lasers, or topical agents, ensuring efficacy and minimizing discomfort or long-term skin sequelae.
Meticulous hygiene, limiting contact with infected surfaces, early lesion treatment, and avoidance of high-risk communal areas significantly reduce transmission and recurrence.
Effectiveness varies by type, size, and location. Resistant lesions often require multimodal strategies combining cryotherapy, laser, and topical antivirals for complete eradication.
Yes, our plans include follow-up monitoring, prophylactic interventions, recurrence prevention, and patient education to maintain long-term skin health and mitigate viral persistence.