When it comes to wart removal in kids, not all products are equally safe or effective. Do you want to quickly resolve your children’s warts without causing harm to the delicate skin on their feet? Check out Powder Springs podiatrist Dr. Alvin Cowans guidelines on choosing the best wart remover for children.
What is the best wart remover for children? ![A foot with plantar warts]()
There are different kinds of warts that form in different shapes and on different parts of the body. As such, choosing the best wart remover for your child may depend on the location of their formation. In our Powder Springs podiatry practice, we often see warts in kids that form on the bottom of their feet—these are known as plantar warts.
Plantar warts look different than warts that form on other parts of the body. They can look like calluses, forming hardened areas of skin on the bottoms of the feet. Sometimes, they are gray, white or tan in color. And they may appear to have a small black dot at their center.
While common warts may respond well to over-the-counter treatments, plantar wart removal is more challenging. For that reason, over the counter treatments tend to fail. Instead, the best wart remover for kids with growths on the bottom of their feet tend to be available in your podiatrist’s office.
How do you get rid of warts on kids fast?
To safely and effectively complete plantars wart removal, we can try one of several options in the office. One of our most effective treatments—Swift therapy for plantar warts—is also one of our favorite treatment options for children. We love this method of wart removal because the Swift system uses microwave energy to expose the virus that causes them to form in the first place. In turn, your body’s immune system learns to fight off the virus, clearing up your existing warts and keeping them from returning in the future.
Even better? Treatment sessions are quick and virtually painless. After a Swift session, there are no follow up instructions to follow at home. And, best of all, as soon as you’re done with a treatment, you can get right back to running and playing, making Swift one of the best wart remover options for pediatric foot care.
Swift therapy is considered safe and effective for virtually every patient. But if you prefer to explore different treatment options for your child, we can also provide prescription-strength topical medications or liquid nitrogen treatment to ‘freeze’ off the wart.
Can you use a wart remover on a child?
Some harsh topical medications may not be ideal for children—especially very young patients—which is why it’s best to avoid treating your kiddoes warts at home. It’s safer to work with our pediatric podiatrist, who can always find the best wart remover for your little one’s needs. When you bring your child into the office, we will help you understand all your options for wart removal. Afterward, we will work together to come up with the plan that works best for you and your child.
What medicine is good for warts on kids?
Most over-the-counter wart treatments contain salicylic acid. For common warts, the acid percentage in these products tend to be 17%. But for hard-to-treat plantar warts, the acid content rises to 40%. Now, these products are generally considered safe for use. However, since children have such delicate skin, you may prefer to avoid applying these harsh treatments. Instead, choosing an in-office wart removal procedure can help get rid of the growths without damaging any surrounding tissue.
Finding safe and effective wart removal near me
When your child develops a wart, you want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. After all, warts are somewhat ‘contagious,’ meaning they can spread to other parts of your child’s body, or to other members of your household, if left untreated. Ready to find the best wart remover for children without venturing too far from home? Contact our office by calling 770-727-0614 or by clicking this link to make an appointment. With an office right by the Shoppes at Lost Mountain in Powder Springs, we proudly serve patients from Marietta, Dallas, Kennesaw, Acworth, Hiram, and from both Cobb and Paulding Counties.
