Warts and Skin Tags

What are Warts?

Warts are skin problems because of HPV virus. They appear as outgrowths from the skin. The commonest areas are beard, face, head & private parts. Otherwise these can come up anywhere on the body.

The primary treatment for warts is its removal with electric cautery. The chances of recurrence in warts are very high. Palms and soles can also suffer from viral warts.

Warts are infective lesions and can spread from one area to other and also from one person to another.

The new M22 system has the IPL where a specific wavelength can be used to treat warts in areas where local injections are removals can be troublesome or painful. In case of multiple resistant plantar warts (warts over foot) IPL laser can show good results.

What are Skin Tags?

These are small out pouchings of skin, skin coloured or dark, big or small, generally seen on skin fold areas like neckline, armpits, below breasts, upper thighs etc.

Skin tags can also come on eyelids and rest of the face. The treatment includes Radiofrequency removal. The chances of recurrence are high.

The reasons behind skin tags are:

Warts Results

FAQs

Warts are small, rough growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), commonly found on hands, feet, and other areas. Skin tags are soft, benign growths that often appear on the neck, armpits, or groin and are caused by skin friction.
At Pandit Clinic, we offer advanced treatments like cryotherapy, laser removal, electrosurgery, and radiofrequency ablation for the safe and effective removal of warts and skin tags.
Most treatments for warts and skin tags are minimally painful. Local anesthesia or numbing creams are often used to ensure your comfort during the procedure.
While skin tag removal is usually permanent, warts may recur if the underlying HPV virus is not fully eliminated. Proper aftercare can help reduce the chances of recurrence.
The duration of treatment depends on the size and number of warts or skin tags. Most procedures take 15–30 minutes, with minimal downtime.