Wart removal treatment in New York

Wart Removal in New York, NY

Progressive Footcare specializes in effectively treating plantar warts, helping you get back to comfort and improve the appearance and health of your feet.

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Understanding Warts

Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). When HPV infects the outer layer of skin, usually through a small scratch or cut, it can trigger rapid cell growth that forms the wart. Warts on the bottom of the feet are known as plantar warts.

Symptoms of Warts

  • Rough, grainy growths on the bottom of the feet
  • Hardened skin where a wart has grown inward
  • Black pinpoints — small clotted blood vessels within the wart
  • Pain or tenderness when walking or standing

Our Wart Treatments

Topical Treatments:

  • Salicylic acid applied to peel away the wart layer by layer
  • Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy wart tissue

Advanced Procedures:

  • Laser treatment to precisely burn away persistent warts
  • Electrosurgery and curettage to burn and scrape off the wart
  • Prescription-strength chemical treatments to destroy affected tissue

Why Choose Progressive Footcare?

  • Podiatrists skilled in a variety of wart treatment methods
  • Personalized treatment plans based on severity and personal preference
  • The latest, most effective wart removal technologies
  • Guidance and support from diagnosis through full recovery

Don’t let warts affect your quality of life. Explore our other podiatry services, or contact us today at ​(212) 244-7670 to schedule your consultation.

Wart Removal FAQs

Are plantar warts contagious?

Yes. They can spread through direct contact or indirectly through contaminated floors, towels, or shoes.

How can I help prevent warts?

Avoid walking barefoot in public places like locker rooms or pool areas, keep feet clean and dry, change socks daily, and avoid sharing socks, shoes, or towels.

What treatments are available for plantar warts?

Options include salicylic acid, cryotherapy (freezing), laser treatment, electrosurgery, and prescription-strength chemical treatments, chosen based on the wart’s size, location, and number.

How effective is cryotherapy for warts?

Cryotherapy is effective for many patients — it freezes the wart, causing a blister that sheds the dead tissue within about a week, though multiple treatments are sometimes needed.

What should I expect during laser treatment for warts?

Laser treatment burns and destroys the wart tissue in a quick procedure, sometimes with local anesthesia for comfort, and may take a few sessions to fully clear.

Can warts come back after treatment?

Yes, since warts can extend deeper into the skin than what’s visible, making complete removal in one session difficult. Following preventive measures and completing the full treatment plan helps reduce recurrence.