Skin Glow Dermatology provides evaluation and treatment for common warts in Brooklyn, NY. Warts are benign skin growths caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV), and they may appear on the hands, fingers, feet, or other areas of the skin.
Treatment is personalized according to the wart type, location, number, patient age, medical history, and whether previous treatment has failed.
Warts that are painful, spreading, persistent, bleeding, changing, or difficult to identify should be evaluated before attempting removal. Some other skin growths can resemble warts.
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by infection with certain strains of HPV. The virus can enter through small cuts, cracks, or damaged skin and stimulate extra skin-cell growth.
They can spread through direct contact or contaminated surfaces. Nail biting, shaving, cracked skin, shared towels, and moist environments may make transmission easier.
Common warts often develop around fingers, hands, knuckles, and sometimes around the nails.
Plantar warts occur on the soles of the feet and may become uncomfortable with pressure or walking.
These tend to be smaller and smoother and may occur in clusters on the face, legs, or other areas.
Growths in sensitive or intimate areas require careful diagnosis because treatment depends on location and the type of lesion.
Yelena Terushkin, PA-C evaluates the lesion through a clinical skin examination. The appearance, texture, location, number of growths, and treatment history help determine whether a lesion is likely to be a wart.
When a growth is unusual, changing, or difficult to distinguish from another condition, additional evaluation or biopsy may be recommended before treatment.
There is no single treatment that is best for every wart.
Liquid nitrogen may be used to freeze selected warts. Repeat sessions may be required.
A topical chemical treatment may be appropriate for selected warts, including some pediatric cases.
Prescription medication may be recommended depending on wart type, location, and previous treatment response.
For selected persistent warts, treatment may be aimed at helping the immune system recognize and respond to the viral infection.
Some resistant or bothersome lesions may require an in-office procedure after evaluation.
Persistent warts sometimes require more than one approach or multiple treatment sessions.
Skin Glow Dermatology’s initial self-pay consultation is $200 for medical dermatology visits, including wart evaluation.
The self-pay follow-up consultation price is $100 when a separate follow-up visit is needed.
Same-day treatment: If you proceed with an eligible wart treatment during the same appointment, the $200 consultation fee can be applied toward the treatment cost.
For many procedures, the office may also be able to provide an initial treatment quote before your consultation. If you decide to proceed with an eligible procedure based on that quote, you may pay for the procedure rather than a separate consultation fee. Final pricing is confirmed after evaluation and depends on the number, size, location, and treatment required.
For more details, see our Brooklyn self-pay dermatology cost guide.
Many insurance plans may cover evaluation and medically necessary wart treatment, but benefits vary by plan and treatment. Cosmetic removal or certain services may not be covered. Patients should confirm benefits and expected out-of-pocket costs before treatment.
Warts are common in children and teenagers, while adults may experience more persistent lesions. Treatment plans are adjusted for age, wart location, comfort, skin sensitivity, and medical history.
For additional care for younger patients, visit our pediatric dermatology in Brooklyn page.
Patients with diabetes, reduced sensation, circulation problems, immune suppression, or delayed wound healing should avoid cutting, burning, or aggressively treating warts at home without medical guidance. This is especially important for lesions on the feet.
A clinical evaluation helps determine whether the growth is actually a wart and which treatment approach is safest.
Skin Glow Dermatology is located at 480 Court St, Suite #103, Brooklyn, NY 11231, convenient to Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Red Hook, Gowanus, Downtown Brooklyn, and nearby neighborhoods.
Call (718) 814-8680 to schedule a wart evaluation or ask whether an initial procedure quote may be available before your visit.
Meet with Yelena Terushkin, PA-C for evaluation of persistent, spreading, painful, or recurrent warts and a personalized treatment plan.
Skin Glow Dermatology
480 Court St, Suite #103
Brooklyn, NY 11231
