Although they don’t come from frogs, your child can come in contact with other surfaces that may give them warts. When your child walks barefoot on community surfaces like in school showers or locker rooms, they may be at risk for dealing with warts. Warts can go away on their own but can take years if you don’t seek out treatment. Dr. Nafees Khan and Dr. David Bunker at Franklin Pediatrics in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities, IL, can answer some common questions you might have about wart removal and what it may look like for your child.

Frequently Asked Questions About Warts

Q: Do warts need to be removed?

A: Typically, warts don’t cause any pain or irritation. It can be difficult for your child if the wart is in an embarrassing or uncomfortable area. If you don’t seek out wart removal from your child’s pediatrician in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities, warts can last for years and even begin to spread to other areas on your child’s body.

Q: Can warts be removed at home?

A: There are many over-the-counter options that you can look at when it comes to removing warts. There are different liquid or gel medications that contain salicylic acid, which is used to dissolve the wart slowly over time. If you aren’t seeing the results that you want or if your child has a weakened immune system, you should talk to your pediatrician about removal.

Q: How can a pediatrician remove warts?

A: There are many methods your pediatrician can choose from. This could be freezing the wart off with liquid nitrogen, burning the wart off, destroying the wart with acid, or injecting the wart with a special medication.

Contact Your Pediatrician Today

There are many ways to remove warts from your child. Contact Dr. Nafees Khan and Dr. David Bunker at Franklin Pediatrics in Moline, IL, and serving the Quad Cities, to learn more about wart removal. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment today at (309) 762-0777.