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What you need to know about warts and treatment in Westlake, Ohio

Warts are a very common and non-cancerous skin condition. They are caused by more than 200 different types of human papillomavirus (HPV), making it likely for most people to experience a wart at some point in their lives. While warts are usually harmless, those on the hands can spread quickly and may pass to others through contact. If you have a wart that’s causing discomfort or embarrassment, the doctors at Associates in Dermatology, with locations in Westlake, Lorain, and Middleburg Heights, Ohio, offer effective medical wart treatments to help.

What are the different types of warts?

Warts are commonly categorized as follows:

  • Common Warts: Rough in texture, rounded on top, and grayish in color.
  • Genital Warts: Often appear in clusters or on small stalks around the vagina, penis, or anus. In both men and women, they may be linked to a higher risk of cervical or genital cancer.
  • Plantar Warts: Found on the soles of the feet, these warts grow inward and can be uncomfortable.
  • Flat Warts: Flat-topped and pink, brown, or yellow, they typically appear on the face, arms, or legs.
  • Filiform Warts: Small, skin-colored growths that develop around the nose, mouth, or neck.
  • Periungual Warts: Painful warts located under or around fingernails and toenails, often causing nail deformities.
Wart diagnosis and treatment in Westlake, Middleburg Heights, and Lorain Ohio

What are some safe treatment options for wart removal?

Many people turn to all sorts of remedies to remove a stubborn wart, but most internet cures are ineffective and can even cause infections or lasting scars. This is especially true for patients who want to freeze off a wart without assistance from a dermatologist. A dermatologist is the most qualified professional who can properly diagnose warts and recommend appropriate treatment. Common treatment options include:

  • Cantharidin: A medication applied to the wart, causing the tissue to die, which is then removed.
  • Cryotherapy (Freezing): Using liquid nitrogen to freeze and eliminate the wart.
  • Electrosurgery and Curettage: A method that burns and scrapes off the wart, often used for plantar warts.
  • Excision: Removing the wart surgically with a scalpel.
  • Immunotherapy: Medications designed to boost the body’s immune response to fight wart-causing viruses.
  • Laser Therapy: A CO2 laser removes or vaporizes the wart, ideal for stubborn cases.
  • Salicylic Acid: A prescription-strength chemical peel applied daily at home.

Each method is tailored to the individual and the type of wart being treated.

Who can I contact in Middleburg Heights, Lorain, and Westlake, Ohio, to learn more about wart removal treatment options?

Currently, there is no permanent cure for warts, as they can return when your immune system is under stress. However, Associates in Dermatology offers effective treatment options. Schedule an appointment at one of our three office locations in Westlake ((440) 482-8323), Lorain ((440) 482-8363), and Middleburg Heights ((440) 482-8424) today!

Meet the Team

The doctors of Associates in Dermatology are experts in their respective fields and have many years of experience behind them. Drs. Paul G. Hazen, Conley W. Engstrom, Karen L. Turgeon, Michael D. Reep, Brandie N. Tackett Styron, and Mihir M. Shah are trusted by patients in Westlake, Middleburg Heights, and Lorain in Ohio.
Dr. Paul G. Hazen Photo
Dr. Hazen joined Associates in Dermatology in 1977. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Albion College and his medical degree from the University of Michigan. His internship and residency were completed at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. He is a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Case-Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Director of the Division of Dermatology at Fairview General Hospital.
Dr. Conley W. Engstrom Photo
Dr. Engstrom has been with the practice since 1980. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit. He completed his internship and residency at Metro Hospital, Cleveland. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
Dr. Karen L. Turgeon Photo
Dr. Turgeon joined Associates in Dermatology in 1990. She received her Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, where she also completed her internship. This was followed by a residency at Metro Hospital and a Dermatopathology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. She is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and a Clinical Dermatology Instructor at Family Practice Residency, Fairview General Hospital.
Dr. Michael D. Reep Photo
Dr. Reep. has been a member of the practice since 2001. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Baldwin-Wallace College and his medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio. He completed his internship at the Medical College of Ohio and residency at Henry Ford Health System, Detroit.
Dr. Brandie Tackett Styron Photo
Dr. Tackett Styron has been with Associates in Dermatology since 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and her medical degree from Case-Western Reserve University Medical School. Her internship and residency were completed at the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Dr. Mihir Shah Tackett Styron Photo
Dr. Shah received his Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron, Ohio, completed his medical school training at the Northeast Ohio Medical University, and pursued post-doctoral training as a medical intern at Summa Health Systems in Akron. He completed dermatology residency training at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York and was the Chief Resident of the Northport VA Medical Center and the Stony Brook Dermatology Residency Program. A fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology (Mohs Surgery) followed.
Dr. Hazen, Dr. Engstrom, Dr. Turgeon, Dr. Reep, Dr. Styron, and Dr. Shah all hold hospital privileges at many top hospitals in the country, and most are also published authors. Dr. Hazen has been listed as a top doctor in the country by several publications while Drs. Reep and Tackett Styron have been nominated as top doctors.

All doctors are members of professional associations and societies and are board-certified with fellowships. This is a testament to their expertise and experience. They are committed to providing the best care to patients and are eager to serve them with the latest and most advanced dermatological and cosmetic therapies.

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