What Should I Expect During a Pediatric Wart Treatment?
During a Pediatric Wart Treatment, the experience will depend on the type of treatment chosen. For at-home treatments like salicylic acid application, expect to apply the treatment daily, soak the wart in warm water, and gently file down the softened wart tissue with a pumice stone or emery board. This process is generally painless but requires consistent application over several weeks. Duct tape occlusion therapy is another common home treatment, which involves covering the wart with duct tape and following a similar routine.
If you visit a Healthcare provider for treatment, they may recommend cryotherapy, where the Wart is frozen with liquid nitrogen. Cryotherapy can be uncomfortable, causing a stinging or burning sensation during the procedure, and may result in a blister forming afterward. Your child may need to return for multiple treatments. In cases where warts are particularly stubborn or large, a provider might suggest other options like laser therapy or minor surgical removal, which can be done with local anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
