Common Warts
Often appear as firm, rough-surfaced growths, particularly on the hands, fingers and around the nails.
Viral Skin Growth Care
Warts &
Warts &
Viral Skin Growth
Removal.
Warts are common skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Seoul Skin provides personalised assessment and removal planning for common warts, flat warts and other suspicious or bothersome viral skin growths.
01
Assess
02
Identify
03
Remove
04
Monitor
Clearer Skin.
Targeted
Wart Care.
Targeted
Wart Care.
Professional assessment and treatment planning for bothersome or persistent viral skin growths.
Skin Growth Assessment
Diagnose Before Removing.
Not every skin growth is a wart.
Some growths can resemble warts but may have a different cause. A professional assessment is important before treatment, especially when a lesion is new, changing, bleeding or unusual in appearance.
Understanding Warts
What Causes
What Causes
These Viral
Skin Growths?
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus can enter through small breaks in the skin and stimulate the outer layer of the skin to grow more rapidly.
Warts can occur on different areas of the body and may vary in appearance. Some disappear naturally, while others persist, spread or become bothersome and may benefit from professional treatment.
Assessment Comes First
A wart-like growth should be assessed before removal when its appearance is uncertain or when there are warning signs such as rapid change, bleeding or persistent pain.
Common Types
Warts Can Look
Warts Can Look
Different Depending
on Their Location.
Flat Warts
Smaller and smoother than many common warts, flat warts can occur in groups and may be seen on the face, hands or legs.
Plantar Warts
These occur on the soles of the feet and can become uncomfortable because pressure from walking pushes them deeper into the skin.
Periungual Warts
These develop around or beneath the nails and may become difficult to treat if they persist or spread.
Your Wart Removal Journey
From Identification
From Identification
to a More
Targeted Treatment.
01
Clinical Assessment
The growth is examined to determine whether it appears consistent with a wart or requires further evaluation.
02
Treatment Planning
Treatment is selected according to the growth's location, size, number, duration and previous treatment history.
03
Targeted Removal
Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve methods such as cryotherapy or other dermatologist-directed removal techniques.
04
Follow-Up Care
Persistent or recurring growths may require additional treatment sessions and follow-up assessment.
Know When to Check
Some Skin Growths
Some Skin Growths
Need Professional
Assessment.
Reasons to Seek Assessment
- The growth is new or rapidly changing.
- It repeatedly bleeds or becomes painful.
- The diagnosis is uncertain.
- Multiple growths are appearing or spreading.
- Previous home treatment has not worked.
Areas That May Need Extra Care
- Face and other highly visible areas.
- Around or underneath the nails.
- Weight-bearing areas of the feet.
- Areas where repeated friction occurs.
- Growths close to sensitive skin structures.
Avoid Cutting, Burning or Aggressively Picking a Wart at Home
Attempting to cut or burn a growth yourself can cause bleeding, infection, irritation or scarring and may not remove the lesion completely. Professional assessment can help determine whether the growth is actually a wart and which treatment is appropriate.
Treatment Depends on the Wart
There is no single removal method that is ideal for every wart. Location, size, thickness, number of lesions and previous treatment can all influence the choice.
Professional Removal
A More
A More
Precise Approach
to Removal.
Depending on the clinical assessment, wart treatment may include cryotherapy, topical therapies or other dermatologist-directed procedures. Some stubborn warts require more than one treatment session.
The aim is to treat the visible growth while considering the surrounding skin and the possibility of recurrence. Results can vary because the virus can remain in nearby skin even after a visible wart has been treated.
Prevention & Aftercare
Protect the Skin
Protect the Skin
During Your
Recovery.
01
Keep the Area Clean
Follow the aftercare instructions provided after treatment and keep any treated area appropriately clean and protected.
02
Avoid Picking
Do not pick at crusts or healing skin. Allow the treated area to recover naturally according to your clinician's instructions.
03
Reduce Spread
Avoid sharing personal items such as towels, razors or nail tools and avoid unnecessary touching or picking of warts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Warts & Viral
Warts & Viral
Skin Growth
FAQ.
What causes warts?
Warts are caused by infection with certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus can enter the skin through small cuts, scratches or other breaks in the skin.
Are warts contagious?
Yes. The viruses that cause warts can spread through direct contact and sometimes through contaminated objects or surfaces. Avoiding picking and sharing personal items can help reduce spread.
Can warts disappear on their own?
Some warts resolve naturally as the immune system responds to the virus. However, others can persist, spread or become bothersome and may require treatment.
What treatments can remove warts?
Treatment depends on the type and location of the wart. Options can include cryotherapy, topical treatments and other dermatologist-directed procedures. Some warts require repeated treatment.
Can a wart come back after removal?
Yes. Recurrence can occur because treatment removes the visible growth but may not immediately eliminate HPV from the surrounding skin.
Should I remove a wart myself?
It is safer to avoid cutting, burning or aggressively picking at a skin growth. If you are uncertain that a growth is a wart, professional assessment is particularly important.
Can a wart leave a scar after treatment?
Some treatments can cause temporary irritation, pigment changes or, less commonly, scarring. The risk depends on the treatment method, location and individual skin response.
When should a wart-like growth be checked?
Seek professional assessment if a growth is rapidly changing, bleeding, painful, unusually coloured, persistent or does not clearly look like a typical wart.
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Treat the
Treat the
Growth With
Confidence.
If you have a persistent, spreading or bothersome wart-like growth, a professional assessment can help determine the appropriate treatment and removal approach.
Care Overview
Focus
Warts & Viral Skin Growths
Approach
Assessment-Based Removal Planning
Common Concerns
Persistent, Spreading or Bothersome Growths
Next Step
Professional Skin Assessment