Wart Removal In Doha - Qatar

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Wart Removal in Doha, Qatar at Al Siraj

What are warts?

Warts are non-cancerous and harmless growths that develop on the skin and inside the mouth, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts typically appear on hands and feet and can have multiple sizes, shapes, and looks.

Generally speaking, warts are painless. However, they might cause discomfort or itching on some occasions.

Warts are contagious and can spread directly (contact with warts) or indirectly (contact with objects and surfaces containing the virus).

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What are the causes of warts?

As highlighted earlier in the article, the direct cause of warts is a type of virus known as the papillomavirus (HPV), which usually penetrates your skin through minor cuts and causes extra cell growth. As a reaction, the outer layer of your skin becomes harder and thicker, forming what we know as a wart.

We should also clarify that there are over 100 types of HPV, but only a few of them end up causing warts. Additionally, the different types of warts we mentioned are caused by different types of HPV.

The most common types of warts

Common warts (Verruca vulgaris): This type of warts usually grows on the knees, fingers, elbows, and face.
Genital warts. This type is present on or around the genital area in both males and females.
Filiform warts. These often appear on eyelids, lips, face or neck.
Flat warts. These warts often form in clusters on the face, backs of the hands, or legs.
Periungual warts. These warts develop as thickened skin around the nails.
Plantar and palmar warts. These warts are found on the soles of the feet (i.e., plantar) or the palms of the hands (i.e., palmar).

Doctor treatment options

Freezing the warts

To freeze the warts, the patient must undergo a cryotherapy wart removal treatment performed by an experienced dermatologist. This therapy involves exposing the wart to extremely cold temperatures (using liquids like nitrogen) to destroy its skin cells.

Burning and laser

Burning and laser wart removal treatments are carried out under local anesthetic, but they are less common because they can potentially leave scars on the patient's skin.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy treatment stimulates your immune system to identify and eliminate the skin cells infected with the wart virus. This approach requires patience and may cause significant itching.

Treatments at home

Cover the wart with tapes

Using waterproof tapes can help clear up warts and also prevent them from spreading to other areas of the body.

Liquid, cream or gel

Another well-known method to treat warts is using liquids or gels (often called wart paint) that contain salicylic acid or lactic acid to the wart you want to remove, which you can get at any local pharmacy. Your doctor can prescribe you the best brands for that.

But this will take a little more work than just applying a gel, as you need to prepare the wart first:

Clean the wart area with mild soap and water, and then pat it dry thoroughly.
Soak the wart in warm water for about five to ten minutes to soften your skin.
Trim the wart's surface softly with a pumice stone or nail file to remove any dead skin or rough edges. Be careful not to cause bleeding or pain.
You can also apply a small amount of petroleum jelly or moisturizing cream around the wart to protect the surrounding skin from possible irritation.

Now, you're ready to apply the wart removal cream or gel directly onto the wart as directed on the product label.

Remember to use the gel on a daily basis, as this treatment can require a couple of weeks to start seeing results, and one last thing: never use wart paints on your face.

Some people try home remedies such as duct tape occlusion, apple cider vinegar, or garlic treatments, although the effectiveness of these methods is not well-supported by scientific evidence.

How to remove warts?

Several wart treatment options are available, including home remedies and professional treatments performed by dermatologists. If you choose either option, you should stick with that treatment until the wart is eliminated.

Pregnant women should consult their doctors before undergoing any treatment, as certain treatments can be harmful to them.

Wart Removal in Qatar

If you're dealing with warts and searching for the best dermatologists in Qatar to remove them, you've found the right place!

At Al Siraj Medical Center, we offer wart removal treatments for all types of warts, including Cryotherapy, laser, or Immunotherapy, performed under the supervision of our expert dermatology staff.

So, if this isn't a sign for you to book your appointment and get rid of those unwanted warts, we genuinely don't know what is!

Book Now 🗓️ or give us a call at 📲 +97444428991, and we'll get you covered

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Wart Removal In Doha - Qatar

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