Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excessive amount of keratin to develop on the top of the skin. This produces a rough, hard texture that we call a wart.
Remove Warts Safely. Restore Comfort and Confidence.
Warts are common skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). While typically harmless, they can be embarrassing, uncomfortable, and persistent. At Meira Dermatology, we offer effective, medically supervised treatments to help remove warts safely and prevent recurrence.
Warts are small, rough growths that develop when HPV infects the top layer of the skin. The virus causes excess keratin — a protein in the skin — to accumulate, forming a hard, bumpy texture.
Warts are contagious and can spread through:
- Direct skin-to-skin contact
- Shared personal items (towels, razors, shoes)
- Contact with infected surfaces (like public showers or gym floors)
- Scratching or picking existing warts
Types of Warts We Treat
Common Warts (Verruca vulgaris)
- Appear on hands, fingers, and around nails
- Rough, raised surface with gray or brown color
- Often spread through touch or nail-biting
Flat Warts
- Small, smooth, flat-topped bumps
- Usually skin-colored, yellow, or light brown
- Common on the face, forehead, arms, and legs
- Appear in large clusters
Plantar Warts
- Found on the soles of the feet
- Often painful due to pressure from walking
- May have tiny black dots (clotted blood vessels)
- Can feel like stepping on a pebble
Other types include filiform warts (thread-like, facial warts), and periungual warts (around nails).
Some warts may disappear without treatment — but this can take months or even years, and the virus may still spread. Early medical treatment can prevent discomfort, reduce the chance of spreading, and minimize scarring.
Contact us if:
- A wart is painful, growing, or spreading
- You notice bleeding, discoloration, or changes in appearance
- Warts are bothering you cosmetically
- Over-the-counter treatments haven’t worked
- You have diabetes, a weakened immune system, or warts on the face or genitals
We offer customized wart treatment plans using the most effective methods available, including:
Cryotherapy – Freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen
Topical prescription medications – To break down the wart over time
Laser therapy – Targeted destruction of wart tissue
Chemical peels – Often used for flat warts
Electrosurgery or curettage – For stubborn or deep-rooted warts
Our dermatology team will recommend the best solution based on the wart’s size, location, and type.
Practice good hygiene
Don’t pick at warts — it spreads the virus
Wear sandals in public showers and locker rooms
Avoid sharing personal items (towels, socks, shoes, razors)
Keep feet and hands dry to prevent HPV from thriving
If you’re ready to be wart-free, Meira Dermatology is here to help. We treat patients throughout Largo, Clearwater, Seminole, St. Petersburg, Belleair, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Park, and the Tampa Bay area.
8839 Bryan Dairy Rd, Suite 115, Largo, FL 33777
Call (727) 777-6098
Or book your wart consultation online
Warts don’t have to stay forever — and you don’t have to treat them alone.
