Avan\u00e9 clinic<\/a>, we have nothing less than highly trained and experienced medical personnel. We are the best dermatology clinic in East and central Africa. It is only right that we have the best medical experts in the field. The doctors will however examine warts, to try and identify the type and cause. In addition to the physical examination, the doctor will also conduct a biopsy test, to test if the warts are cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTreatment of warts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nUsually, warts go away on their own, maybe within a year or two. The watch-and-wait approach can therefore be effective, though it might take a long time. Additionally, the warts are uncomfortable, and unsightly and cause pain. You might hence want to have them treated as soon as possible for the aesthetical, physical and psychological implications they might have. Treatment also helps reduce the amount of the virus that is shed into nearby tissues. It also lowers the risk of possible recurrence of infections. There are several treatment options, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCantharidin:<\/strong> It involves applying cantharidin on the wart. Cantharidin softens warts and causes a blister to form under them. After about 7 days, the wart is softened and the dermatologist can easily remove it.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCryotherapy:<\/strong> This is the most common form of treatment for warts in adults and older children. It involves freezing the areas affected by warts. This treatment is not too painful. It can cause dark spots in people who have dark skin. Cryotherapy is effective but often needs repeated treatments to increase its efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\nDuct tape.<\/strong> It involves covering the wart with silver duct tape for about six days. It is then soaked in water. Furthermore, it involves gently removing dead tissue with a pumice stone or disposable emery board. The wart is then left exposed for about 12 hours, and then the process is repeated until the wart is gone.<\/li>\n\n\n\nElectrosurgery and curettage:<\/strong> <\/strong>Electrosurgery (burning) is a good treatment for common warts, filiform warts, and foot warts. Curettage involves scraping off (curetting) the wart with a sharp knife or small, spoon-shaped tool. These two procedures often are used together. The dermatologist may remove the wart by scraping it off before or after electrosurgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExcision:<\/strong> <\/strong>Involve a procedure where the doctor cuts out the wart (excision).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf the warts are hard-to-treat, the dermatologist may use one of the following treatments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nLaser treatment:<\/strong> This involves shining a laser beam on warts to kill them or slow their growth. Laser treatment is used mainly for warts that have not responded to other therapies. Before laser treatment, the dermatologist may numb the wart with an anaesthetic injection (shot).<\/li>\n\n\n\nChemical peels:<\/strong> <\/strong>When flat warts appear, there are usually many warts. Because so many warts appear, dermatologists often prescribe \"peeling\" methods to treat these warts. This means you will apply the peeling medicine at home every day. Peeling medicines include salicylic acid (stronger than you can buy at the store), tretinoin, and glycolic acid.<\/li>\n\n\n\nBleomycin:<\/strong> <\/strong>The dermatologist may inject each wart with an anti-cancer medicine, bleomycin. The shots may hurt. They can have other side effects, such as nail loss if given in the fingers.<\/li>\n\n\n\nImmunotherapy:<\/strong> This treatment uses the patient\u2019s immune system to fight warts. This treatment is used when warts remain despite other treatments. One type of immunotherapy involves applying a chemical, such as diphencyprone (DCP), to warts. A mild allergic reaction occurs around the treated warts. This reaction may cause warts to go away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nPrognosis.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe effects of these treatments vary from one method to another. It also varies from one person to another. The treatments might manage to treat and eliminate warts, but there is no sure guarantee that warts will not reoccur again. Warts can reappear after treatment, at any point in time. They can reappear at the same location as before, or in a separate location. You must consult with your doctor on how to keep them at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prevention of warts.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWarts can be treated, but they can also be prevented. There are ways to prevent warts and keep them from spreading to other parts of the body. These measures include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nWash your hands regularly, especially if you\u2019ve been in contact with someone with warts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t pick at your warts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Cover warts with a bandage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Keep your hands and feet dry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wear shower shoes (flip-flops) when in a locker room or communal bathing facility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTake Away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Warts may not be deadly, but that does not mean they are completely harmless. They cause pain, discomfort and trauma. Warts cause the appearance of unsightly overgrowth of skin cells, which affects one\u2019s self-esteem and confidence, especially in a social set-up. Furthermore, they are contagious and can easily be passed from one person to another. It is therefore important that warts be managed effectively and early. For patients seeking warts treatment, Avan\u00e9 clinic in Nairobi, Kenya offers what is perhaps the best warts treatment in the region. We have the best doctors, the latest technologies and an amazing staff that are all committed to helping you. Visit us at the Yaya centre<\/a> for consultation and treatment, or contact us<\/a> to book your appointment. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The skin is often exposed to millions of objects and conditions, some of which are helpful and some of which are harmful. Our environment can directly affect the health of our skin. It is therefore no surprise that studies show that skin conditions are some of the most common diseases among humans. There are several... read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pgc_meta":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nWarts treatment in Nairobi - Avan\u00e9 Clinic<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n