Wart Removal & Cryotherapy Guide

It is a benign proliferation of skin cells (epithelial hyperplasia) caused by infection with the HPV virus. The virus causes the cells in the superficial layer to multiply much faster than normal.

No. The overwhelming majority of common skin warts are highly benign and do not turn into skin cancer.

Transmission occurs through direct contact with infected skin or contaminated surfaces, such as locker room floors, pools, and public showers.

It depends on the immune system. Children, teenagers, and people with a weakened immune system due to stress or illness are more susceptible.

Yes. You can transmit them to other people or from one part of your body to another (autoinoculation).

Yes: Common (hands), Plantar (soles of the feet), Flat (face/legs), Filiform (neck/eyelids), and Periungual (around the nails).

No. They are caused by specific types of HPV transmitted sexually and require different medical follow-up.

Myth. They only grow in the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis) and do not have deep roots.

They are thrombosed blood capillaries (small vessels that have clotted), a classic characteristic of warts.

Yes, in many cases the body eliminates the virus spontaneously, but it can take months or years. Meanwhile, they can grow and infect others.

It is the use of liquid nitrogen at -196°C to freeze and destroy the wart cells, causing a controlled burn.

The ice bursts the membranes of the infected cells and interrupts the blood flow to the lesion, killing the virus due to lack of oxygen.

The sensation is a sharp sting followed by brief burning (seconds). There may be throbbing pain for a few minutes afterward.

Very fast. Each wart is frozen for only 5 to 30 seconds.

Usually not. In very sensitive cases or for children, we can use a topical anesthetic cream beforehand.

It turns white and hard immediately. Later, a blister (clear or dark) or crust may form, which is normal.

On average 1 to 4 sessions, with intervals of 3 to 4 weeks.

Yes, if the virus remains dormant in the surrounding skin. That is why medical follow-up is vital.

It's a fast outpatient procedure, with no cuts, highly effective, and has a low risk of scarring.

Momentary pain, blisters, and a risk of temporary light spots (hypopigmentation) on darker skin.

Just avoid using creams on the area on the day of the procedure. No special preparation is necessary.

Do not pop the blister! It protects the skin underneath. Keep it clean and dry.

Yes, but wash it gently and pat dry without rubbing. Protect it if the blister breaks.

Immediately. There are no restrictions for work or study.

It takes 1 to 3 weeks for the crust to dry up and fall off on its own.

Keratolytic acids, curettage (scraping), electrocautery, CO2 laser, and immunotherapy.

For small, superficial warts at home, but it is a much slower process (months).

Yes, because they grow inward due to pressure. We often combine cryotherapy with acids for better results.

No! Vinegar, garlic, or lemon can cause severe burns and scars without actually eliminating the virus.

Wear flip-flops in pools, locker rooms, and showers. Keep your skin moisturized to prevent microscopic cracks.

Do not pick, scratch, or cut the wart. Wash your hands well when touching the lesion and do not share towels.

The HPV vaccine focuses on oncogenic and genital types; it does not prevent common warts on the hands and feet.

Absolute myth. Toads do not transmit HPV nor do they cause warts.

It is not recommended as a primary choice; professional medical treatment is much safer and more effective.

An accurate diagnosis using dermoscopy and a treatment plan focused on your safety and quick recovery.