Warts often go away without treatment. This is especially true when children get warts. In adults, warts may not disappear as easily or as quickly as they do in children. Although most warts are harmless, doctors do treat them.
You should see a doctor if you cannot get rid of the warts, the warts hurt, or you have many warts. The provider will have many treatments options for warts. The treatment used depends on the patient’s age and health as well as the type of wart.
A doctor may use one of the following treatments:
If the warts are hard-to-treat, a referral to the dermatologist may use one of the following treatments:
Immunotherapy: This treatment uses the patient’s own immune system to fight the warts. This treatment is used when the warts remain despite other treatments. One type of immunotherapy involves applying a chemical, to the warts. A mild allergic reaction occurs around the treated warts. This reaction may cause the warts to go away.
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