plantar wart treatment
Targeted In-Office Care for Painful or Persistent Warts
CANTHARIDIN WART THERAPY
Cantharidin is a topical medication applied directly to the wart during an office visit. It works by creating a controlled blistering response beneath the treated tissue, allowing the affected skin to gradually separate from the healthy skin below.
The medication is carefully applied and covered before you leave the office. You will receive specific instructions explaining when to remove the covering, when to wash the area, and how to care for the treated skin at home.
Patients usually require multiple treatments. Most patient’s warts resolve in 2-5 treatment sessions.
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Guided follow-up
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Our Process
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Evaluation
Plantar warts can be uncomfortable, persistent, and difficult to distinguish from other skin conditions. We provide careful evaluation, confirm that the lesion is consistent with a wart and determine whether cantharidin is appropriate.
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Debridement
If cantharidin is appropriate, it often penetrates better when the top layer of skin is gently removed. This process is called debridement.
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Application
The medication is precisely applied to the area and covered with a dressing. After-care instructions are discussed and dispensed.
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Follow Up
After 2-4 weeks, the area is reassessed, treated tissue may be removed when appropriate, and additional applications may be recommended if wart tissue remains.
AFTER CARE EXPECTATIONS
Cantharidin treats warts by causing a blister so blistering and tenderness is expected
Patients must follow the individualized wash-off instructions which the doctor with thoroughly explain
The area should be kept clean and protected as directed
Wart therapy of any kind rarely requires just one visit and Cantharidin therapy is no exception. Multiple applications are typically required to resolve a wart.
Warts are caused by a virus so warts can recur or new warts can develop
If you have a painful or persistent spot on the bottom of your foot, we can determine whether it is a plantar wart and discuss whether cantharidin treatment is appropriate for you.