Wart Removal

Warts are a common skin condition that many people develop throughout their lives. Warts are skin growths that are small and grainy and often occur on the hands and fingers. While warts are usually harmless and often go away on their own, many people want them removed because they are bothersome or embarrassing.

At Tamjidi Skin Institute in Chevy Chase and Vienna, we offer wart removal services that can rid your skin of these growths, allowing you to feel comfortable and confident in your own skin again.

What Causes Warts?

Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are transmitted by touch and can take two to six months to develop after your skin was exposed to the virus. There are many different types of HPV, and only a few cause warts to develop. Every person’s immune system responds differently to HPV, which means that not everyone will develop warts when they come in contact with this virus.

This virus can be spread through casual skin contact and sharing different objects. Biting your nails and picking hangnails can increase your chances of developing warts.

Children and young adults are more likely to get warts because their immune systems have not built defenses against the many types of HPV. Those with a weakened immune system are also more likely to develop warts.

Wart Prevention

There are many ways you can avoid the spread of warts. Some prevention methods include avoiding direct contact with warts, including your own, not picking at warts, not biting fingernails, avoiding grooming area with warts, and not using the same tools on areas with warts and healthy skin.

There are many different types of warts, which all can have different appearances. However, all warts can be embarrassing to live with, which is why we offer wart removal services.

At Tamjidi Skin Institute in Chevy Chase and Vienna, we want you to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. Warts can ruin self-confidence and be embarrassing to live with. If you have a wart or two that you want to get rid of, be sure to contact our dermatologist at Tamjidi Skin Institute! We can determine the best wart removal method for you and rid your body of these imperfections.