Wart removal is a medical procedure used to eliminate warts, non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Depending on the size, location and number of warts, various techniques such as cryotherapy using nitrogen, electrocautery or laser surgery may be employed. The goal is to destroy the wart while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Wart removal is a medical procedure used to eliminate warts, non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Depending on the size, location and number of warts, various techniques such as cryotherapy using nitrogen, electrocautery or laser surgery may be employed. The goal is to destroy the wart while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
Wart removal in South Africa is typically done through cryotherapy, which involves freezing the wart off with liquid nitrogen. Other methods include surgical excision and laser treatment.
South Africa's healthcare system offers both public and private options for wart removal. Waiting times can vary greatly depending on the chosen method and location.