Wart removal in Kollam,
cryotherapy, RFA, intralesional immunotherapy for resistant lesions.

Consultation costs Rs.300 and includes dermoscopic lesion assessment. Removal procedures vary based on method, lesion size, and number of lesions. Single wart removal begins from Rs.500-1,000. Your dermatologist provides a specific estimate after evaluation, with no hidden charges.

Most patients experience minimal discomfort. Local anaesthesia numbs the treatment area before the procedure. During RF ablation or laser removal, patients typically feel mild warmth or pressure. Post-procedure discomfort is managed with standard over-the-counter pain relief if needed.

Recurrence is possible because HPV can persist in surrounding tissue even after the visible wart is destroyed. Radiofrequency ablation has the lowest recurrence rate (95 percent clearance) among destructive methods. For patients with recurrence history, immunotherapy addresses the underlying viral infection systemically.

Warts are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), transmitted through direct skin contact or contaminated surfaces. They are contagious. Touching a wart and then touching another body part can spread the virus. People with weakened immunity or broken skin are more susceptible to infection.

Skin tags are benign and carry no cancer risk. They warrant removal when causing irritation from clothing or jewellery friction, or for cosmetic reasons. Multiple skin tags, particularly with a family history of diabetes, may signal insulin resistance worth discussing with your dermatologist at DermaVue Kollam.

Follow the ABCDE rule: Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Colour variation, Diameter over 6mm, and Evolving changes. Any mole that bleeds, itches, grows rapidly, or changes colour warrants immediate dermoscopic evaluation at DermaVue Kollam.

Evidence favours radiofrequency ablation (95 percent clearance) and CO2 laser (85-95 percent) over cryotherapy (58-70 percent). CO2 laser provides the best cosmetic outcome for facial and visible-area warts. Dr. Arunima A selects the optimal method based on wart location, size, and depth.

Small lesion sites heal within 7-14 days. Larger or deeper removals take 2-3 weeks. Kollam humidity (63-80 percent) can slow healing slightly compared to drier climates. Our post-procedure protocol includes specific moisture management and infection prevention steps for the coastal environment.

Yes. HPV spreads through autoinoculation, that is touching or scratching a wart then touching uninfected skin. Shaving over a wart is a common way patients unknowingly spread the virus to adjacent areas. Wart-related skin trauma can also trigger breakouts in affected zones. Professional removal at DermaVue Kollam reduces this self-spreading risk.

Intralesional immunotherapy involves injecting an immune-stimulating agent into a wart, activating your body immune response against HPV. It clears the treated wart and distant warts simultaneously. Recommended for patients with multiple warts (5+), recurrent warts, or warts resistant to previous treatment. Published data shows 62-82 percent complete clearance.

OTC salicylic acid achieves 40-60 percent clearance for mild, small warts and is a reasonable first attempt. If warts persist beyond 4-6 weeks of daily application, professional evaluation is recommended. For warts on the face, genitals, or in large numbers, start with a dermatologist rather than OTC products. A chemical peel treatment may also help with post-wart skin texture.

Yes. Our dermatologists routinely remove multiple lesions in a single session. For extensive wart disease (10+ lesions), a combination of immunotherapy plus selective RF ablation of the largest warts is the most effective and cost-efficient approach at DermaVue Kollam.

RF ablation is safe for facial warts, though CO2 laser is often preferred for visible facial areas due to its superior cosmetic outcome and minimal scarring risk. Dr. Arunima A selects the method that balances complete removal with the best possible aesthetic result for each patient.