Cryotherapy
Wart Removal For Kids in Houston, TX
The best course of action for dealing with a child’s wart/s depends on a variety of factors, including the number of warts, types of warts, their size and their location on your child’s body. Although most warts will go away without treatment, warts that cause pain, exhibit signs of infection or are causing your child embarrassment should likely be examined and potentially removed by a Houston pediatrician.
At St. Hope Foundation, we perform cryotherapy wart removal to effectively remove warts in a safe, medically supervised environment. Cryotherapy involves using liquid nitrogen to freeze warts, which should then fall off after a few days.
Children may require multiple cryotherapy wart removal visits spaced four to six weeks apart depending on the number and severity of their warts. It’s important for parents to follow pediatrician recovery instructions to avoid infections or other complications.
Call our team today to learn more about your child’s wart removal options.
Common Types of Warts
- Flat warts frequently develop on a child’s face and may appear pink or light brown
- Plantar warts can be especially painful because they develop on the soles of a child’s feet, making it painful to walk
- Palmar warts are specifically warts that develop on the hands, which can lead to embarrassment and irritation
- Common warts are rough, gray warts that often appear on a child’s arms or hands
Can My Child’s Warts Spread? Are They Contagious?
While warts generally aren’t dangerous, they are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This means they are contagious and can be easily spread. Making sure your child receives the HPV vaccine once they are old enough (between the ages of nine and 11) and having warts removed are preventative measures your pediatrician may recommend.
Stopping the Spread of Warts
The best way to prevent warts from spreading among your children is to avoid potential contact with the wart or items that have touched the wart. Keeping warts covered with a bandage can help reduce contact.
Warts should not be picked at or shaved. Items like nail clippers or towels should not be shared between a child with warts and a child who doesn’t have warts until the items have been disinfected.
Always wash your hands after coming into contact with your child’s wart to avoid spread. Also make sure you and your children wear flipflops when in shared showers or locker rooms. Walking barefoot in those environments increases the risk of contracting or spreading warts.
