I Can't Get Rid of My Warts: Can You Help?

Do you have a stubborn wart that just won’t go away? Millions of people experience these unsightly and often uncomfortable growths. Discover why your wart keeps hanging on despite your efforts and how professional treatment can make a difference.

Are you dealing with one or more persistent warts? When common at-home remedies aren’t enough to get rid of them, you might be wondering where to turn for help.

You can find effective solutions at Shady Grove Dermatology in Rockville, Maryland. Our expert providers offer a range of wart removal options for adults and children, including cryotherapy, laser surgery, and electrosurgery.

Don’t let stubborn warts get in the way of feeling comfortable and confident in your skin. This month, learn what causes these growths and explore the best ways to resolve them.

What causes warts to appear?

A wart isn’t just a random growth — it’s actually a localized infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Certain strains of this virus can enter the top layer of your skin through tiny cuts or scrapes, leading to those harmless, yet often bothersome bumps.

HPV can hide within skin cells, and your immune system may not always recognize it as a threat. This allows the virus to multiply unchecked, which results in warts that can linger or spread.

Warts affect an estimated one in 10 people around the world, and around one in five school-age kids. They can appear anywhere on the body, including the hands, feet, face, and even inside the mouth.

Why at-home remedies often fall short

It’s understandable why so many people reach for over-the-counter options or popular home remedies when a wart appears.

For some smaller or more superficial warts, solutions like drugstore freezing kits, salicylic acid, or covering the growth with tape might be successful. Some may clear up without any intervention.

But when you’re dealing with deeper or more established warts, these methods often fall short. Their surface-level action may fail to reach the virus beneath the skin, which means that while the surface may look clear for a while, the underlying infection can remain, causing the wart to reappear or simply refuse to budge.

How professional treatment makes a difference

When at-home treatments don’t work, Shady Grove Dermatology provides solutions designed for more powerful wart removal. For instance, cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen that reaches far colder temperatures than home freezing kits to clear the visible growth and infected cells beneath the skin.

Other options include electrotherapy, which safely burns away wart tissue, and laser surgery that targets its blood supply. We can also provide prescription-strength topical treatments that penetrate more deeply than anything available over the counter.

While warts can sometimes still reappear, professional treatments offer faster, more complete, and longer-lasting results, as well as reducing the risk of the wart spreading to other areas of your body.

Our team can manage any potential complications that may arise and provide personalized advice on preventing future occurrences.

Are you ready to finally get rid of those stubborn warts? Contact us at Shady Grove Dermatology, online or by phone, to book an appointment and explore your treatment options.