We are excited to welcome Dr. Johnson to the Skin Care Doctors team! Dr. Johnson is here for all of your dermatologic needs and is accepting new patients.
Schedule with Dr. Johnson online HERE or call us at 952-898-1600
If you have warts on your skin, our medical providers at Skin Care Doctors can remove them so your skin looks and feels smooth again.
Warts are small, rough, raised bumps caused by the viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), which can enter the body through tiny cuts or breaks in the skin. Warts usually appear on the skin of the hands, feet, or genitals. While typically harmless and often going away independently over time, they can also be unsightly or cause discomfort, depending on their location. Warts are contagious; you must be careful because they can spread from person to person through direct contact or by sharing personal items such as towels or shoes.
Anyone can get warts, but some people are more prone to them than others. While most commonly seen in children and young adults, people of any age can get them. Certain factors can increase the risk of warts, such as having a weakened immune system, coming into contact with someone who has warts, and walking barefoot in public areas like locker rooms or swimming pools. People who bite their nails or pick at their cuticles are also more likely to develop warts on their fingers. Some forms of HPV that cause genital warts are sexually transmitted, so sexually active people may be at increased risk.
