Warts & skin tags removal

What are Warts?

Warts are small, rough lumps that can appear on the body. They often feel firm and have a rough texture. Common locations include the palms, knuckles, knees, fingers, and feet. While typically skin-colored, they can sometimes appear yellowish. In many cases, warts will disappear on their own, though this can take a considerable amount of time, sometimes years.

It's also common for warts to occur in clusters across an area. Another type, known as plane warts, are round, flat, and yellow, and usually appear in large groups.

While warts are generally harmless, they can occasionally be itchy or painful. If warts are persistent, painful, or bothersome, various treatments are available for removal. These include over-the-counter wart removal creams and seeking assistance from your general practitioner. However, it's important to note that these methods can take several weeks to show results.

Warts are caused by a virus that can spread easily through person-to-person contact, either from contaminated surfaces or close skin contact. The likelihood of transmission increases if the skin is wet or damaged. It can take several months for a wart to develop after exposure to the virus. To prevent the spread of warts, it's important to practice good hygiene by washing your hands regularly, covering warts with a plaster when swimming, and avoiding cutting warts while shaving.

What are Skin tags?

Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are harmless, non-cancerous skin growths that can appear as soft tags of flesh-colored or brown skin. Generally, they don't cause any medical problems.

Here are some common factors associated with their development:

• Friction on the skin.

• Genetics

• Health Conditions: Individuals with conditions such as diabetes or obesity may be more prone to developing skin tags.

• Age: Skin tags become increasingly common as people age, especially after the age of 50.

• Pregnancy: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can sometimes lead to the appearance or increase in the size of skin tags.

Treatments we offer:

At our clinic, we offer an effective treatment option for warts and skin tag removal:

Cryotherapy

This procedure involves freezing the wart using liquid nitrogen delivered precisely with the CryoPen.

The CryoPen utilizes nitrous oxide, applied under high pressure at an extremely low temperature, directly to the affected area. This rapid freezing action causes the wart to crystallize and ultimately destroys the infected tissue.

Thanks to the CryoPen's precise tip, this treatment boasts high accuracy, targeting only the wart while leaving healthy surrounding skin unaffected. This makes it an excellent choice for smaller warts and verrucas, and it is also suitable for younger children.

Why consider CryoPen for wart removal?

Opting for CryoPen treatment offers several unique advantages for wart and skin tag removal:

Time Efficiency: A single appointment can be as short as fifteen minutes, with the actual procedure time being less than 60 seconds per wart.

No Anaesthetic Required: As no anaesthetic is necessary, you can conveniently schedule your appointment during a lunch break without needing to take time off work.

Moderate Recovery: You may experience mild discomfort for up to 24 hours following the treatment.