Caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), warts are growths that appear on the skin. While cosmetically unappealing, these growths are benign (non-cancerous). Considered contagious, warts can spread through contact. Although warts are typically not a cause for medical concern, many men and women in the Los Alamitos area opt to have them removed for aesthetic purposes and to not potentially spread them to others. More common on hands, warts can develop anywhere on the body. They are often skin-colored in appearance and rough to the touch. However, some warts may be darker and smooth in appearance.
At Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, we specialize in the removal of multiple skin imperfections, such as cysts, moles, and more. Contact us today to have your skin properly diagnosed and treated!
How Do Warts Spread?
Contact with HPV is what spreads warts. It’s possible to get the infection from touching somebody who has them or to spread it by touching yourself and spreading it further. However, most people don’t automatically get warts from contact. It’s also possible to spread warts without knowing it since they develop slowly under the skin before becoming visible. Related symptoms and signs of warts may include:
- An unusual bump
- Dark dots in the center of the bump
- A growth that causes pain or discomfort when touched
- Itching or general discomfort around the infected area
How Are Warts Evaluated and Diagnosed?
Warts can usually be identified by a visual examination. If there is a doubt that a growth is a wart, a biopsy may be done to confirm it. There’s usually no need for further testing unless it’s determined to be another type of growth other than a wart. During your consultation with our experienced medical team, we will thoroughly examine your skin and discuss your treatment options.
What Treatments Are Available?
There are multiple ways to remove warts, such as through freezing or excision, and the treatment option that is best for you may depend on the size and location of the wart as well as patient preference. During your visit to our office, we will address all of your questions regarding safe and effective wart removal and offer you guidance so that you do not continue to develop warts in the future or pass them onto others through contact.
Contact Coastal Dermatology and Plastic Surgery today to have your warts properly evaluated and treated!
Praise for excellence
by Ruby Wood
Category: generalSince my first visit with Dr. Luxenberg, I have felt there is hope for my skin. Being an elderly woman of 88 years, a redhead with freckles and sensitive skin, it has never been easy for me to find a doctor who really took the time to be thorough with examination and treatments. Not only is Dr. Luxenberg the best dermatologist I've ever been treated by, but he also has a pleasant bedside manner and an amazing, interesting personality. I can tell that he genuinely cares if his patients are comfortable during treatments. When I was referred to Dr. Luxenberg, some three years ago, it was a very good day for me.
You will not find a better Dermatologist than Dr. Rosenberg
by Matthew Thomas
Category: generalDr. Rosenberg has been my dermatologist since 2005. I grew up swimming competitively while also playing water polo, tennis and volleyball and I knew my years in the sun would ultimately catch up to my skin. His proactive approach and thoroughness during my visits has been a tremendous help! Dr. Rosenberg also has a table side manor that other doctors should strive to achieve. His back office staff are kind, friendly and very timely when responding to questions and inquiries. I cannot say enough good things about him and his practice!!!
Best Clinic and best Dr is Mr. Martinez
by Alexander Newton
Category: serviceMr. Martinez is the best doctor in this world, he helped me allot in my eczema, he is the only doctor after so many year of wasting time was able to bring my eczema level to almost zero, I see him every 3 months, He is never late or out, He always there for me giving me a medicine that no one prescribed to me, even the clinic is not charging allot just affordable price that I am sure other clinics will charge 10 times more, also did couple excisions, and treated my callas and mt allergy. His clinic is also very clean and stuffs are always working. I highly recommend Mr Martinez to everyone. Thanks to you Mr Martinez, you have changed my life for the better! !!! I can not thank you enough. Thank you for always being there when I need you.
Surgery on face
by Christine McDonnell
Category: serviceDr luxenberg I was referred to Dr Matthew Luxenberg at the Los Alamitos office by a friend of mine. He came highly recommended. My L jaw line was extremely swollen and painful. I have presently seen Dr Luxenbery 2x so far. The day of the appt the front office staff & the nursing staff were kind & compassionate. My appts have been right on time so I never had any waiting. They used extra precautions due to covid so I felt very safe. I have been an RN PHN for over 30 years and know many many doctors that I have worked with and gone to as a patient. I have been so impressed with Dr Luxenberg that I felt compelled to write a review. Dr Luxenberg is not only an EXCELLENT doctor but he is also very compassionate . It is very difficult t find doctors that have both competency and compassion. Dr Luxenberg has BOTH . Most doctors would NOT have taken care of my medical problem on the 1st visit. They do an initial visit and have you come back . The staff got me an appt within just a few days & the doctor performed surgery on my jaw line at the FIRST VISIT. The office has a surgical room which most doctor offices do NOT have . They have you go t a an out patient surgical clinic or hospital to perform the surgery. This costs the patient a lot of extra money and Incontinence AND increased exposure t covid. It just goes to show how much Dr Luxenberg CARES about his patients & wants to take care of his patients as quick and easy as possible. MY face looks normal again & all my pain is completely gone. I suffered with this pain for over a year. I had went t a plastic surgeon initially in Jan this year . The plastic surgeon did a very poor job on my face and left my jaw line looking abnormal and did not even take care of my medical problem . I was actually in more pain following that appt. I enjoy my visits with Dr Luxenberg because when he is performing surgery he makes SURE the patient has NO pain during the surgery. He is such an excellent doctor he completed my surgery so quickl
Great!
by jim becker
Category: generalDr Luxenberg and his staff have been great for me for over 30 years and before that Dr Newman
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