Child Wart Removal: FAQs

How your pediatricians in Pleasanton, and San Ramon, CA, can get rid of warts for good

Warts are a common problem, especially among children. Warts can make your child self-conscious and embarrassed. The good news is your pediatrician has several methods to remove warts. The pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics provide a wide range of pediatric medical care, including wart removal. They have two convenient office locations in Pleasanton, and San Ramon, CA.

If your child has warts and you are considering wart removal, you probably have a few questions. These are some commonly asked questions and answers about warts:

What Causes Warts?

Warts are caused by contact with a virus. When your child walks around barefoot in public areas shared by other children, it can increase your child’s risk of developing one of the most common types of warts, known as plantar warts.

What Do Warts Look Like?

Warts often appear in clusters which look like hard, rough bumps. Warts can also look like a callus and have a small black dot in the middle. They can appear on your child’s toes, soles of the feet, hands, and other areas which come into contact with surfaces.

Why Are Children More at Risk of Developing Warts?

Children often don’t have a robust immune system like an adult, so they are more susceptible to viruses, including the virus which causes warts.

How Can I Help My Child Prevent Warts?

Make sure your child always wears shoes in public areas. Your child also needs to avoid sharing linens, socks, or shoes with other children.

How Can a Pediatrician Help With Wart Removal?

Your pediatrician can get rid of warts several ways, including:

• Peeling the wart with topical salicylic acid
• Freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen
• Killing the virus with laser treatment

To find out more about wart removal and other pediatric services, call the pediatricians at Tri-Valley Pediatrics. You can reach them in Pleasanton, CA, by calling (925) 460-8444, or in San Ramon, CA, by calling (925) 380-6230, so call today.