Pediatric Wart Removal Options: From Freezing to Laser Treatment

Franklin Pediatrics, Dr. Nafees Khran and Dr. David Bunker can provide multiple therapy methods for various issues. For instance, we can help remove warts in Quad Cities (Moline, IL). Here are the treatments we can provide for your little one to manage warts. We’ll make sure that you choose one that makes the most sense for your little one’s needs.

Salicylic Acid 

 Depending on your child’s age, we’ll likely use salicylic acid to help wear away the wart quickly and efficiently. This option is oftenn’t great for little ones who might have difficulty keeping their hands away from the wart and the acid. However, we can also put on a bandage and teach you how to keep your hands away using various steps, such as encouragement and rewards.

Freezing the Wart 

 If the wart is large enough or in a safe area, we can freeze it with liquid nitrogen. We’ll apply a small portion to the area (while you soothe your child through this process) and work it off gently. You must pay close attention to your little one during this process and make sure that you carefully protect them from touching this area until it warms.

Cutting Out the Wart 

 At Franklin Pediatrics, Dr. Khan and Dr. Bunker can handle wart removal surgeries in Quad Cities (Moline, IL). We only cut them out if your child is old enough (usually over five or six years old) and capable of sitting still for long periods. It might leave a small scar, though we typically avoid this problem by focusing heavily on high-quality treatments that minimize wart spread.

Laser Surgery 

 As your child ages (closer to their teen years), we can use laser surgery to trim away the wart and reduce the problem. This method often works very well for more extensive warts that might spread heavily throughout the skin. It’s a safe and effective option for your children.

Follow Up

 Are you worried that your child’s warts will come back? Let us know, and we can follow up to ensure they stay gone for good. We’ll work with you to spot warning signs and provide other types of topical treatments to help your little one. That step can also keep warts from spreading.

We’re Here for You 

 At Franklin Pediatrics, Dr. Khan and Dr. Bunker can help you with pediatric wart removal in the Quad Cities (Moline, IL) area. We will make sure your little one walks away free of warts. Call us at (309) 762-0777 to learn more about the different treatment methods we can provide for your children to get through this care.