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Wart Removal & Treatment in Encino, CA

Warts are more than a cosmetic inconvenience — they’re a viral skin infection that can spread, persist for years, and become painful if left untreated. At BHSkin Dermatology in Encino, our board-certified dermatologists offer fast, effective wart removal treatments designed to eliminate warts and prevent recurrence. No more waiting, no more OTC products that don’t work.

Types of Warts We Treat in Encino


BHSkin’s Encino dermatologists diagnose and treat all types of warts, including:

  • Common warts (verruca vulgaris) — rough, raised growths typically on hands, fingers, and knees
  • Plantar warts — painful warts on the soles of the feet that grow inward due to body weight
  • Flat warts (verruca plana) — small, smooth, flat-topped warts common on the face and legs
  • Filiform warts — thread-like warts that grow around the mouth, nose, or beard area
  • Periungual warts — warts growing around or under fingernails and toenails
  • Mosaic warts — clusters of multiple plantar warts that can be particularly stubborn to treat
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Wart Treatment Options at BHSkin Encino


Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen) — the most common and effective first-line treatment; freezes the wart rapidly

Cantharidin ("beetle juice") — a topical agent applied in-office that causes the wart to blister and fall off

Intralesional immunotherapy (Candida antigen injections) — trains the immune system to fight the wart virus

Laser therapy (pulsed dye laser) — destroys the blood vessels feeding the wart

Topical prescription treatments (podophyllin, 5-fluorouracil, imiquimod)

Surgical curettage and electrodessication — physical removal for resistant warts

Combination therapy — for mosaic or recurrent warts, combining two or more methods

We offer multiple evidence-based wart treatment approaches — often combining methods for stubborn cases:

Fast, Professional Wart Care


Same-Day Appointments

Next-day and Saturday slots often available — you don’t have to live with a stubborn wart any longer than necessary.

Precise Diagnosis

Some lesions that look like warts aren’t — and vice versa. Our dermatologists identify the exact variant for targeted treatment.

Recurrence Prevention

We don’t just remove the wart — we coach you on the habits and hygiene that reduce the chance of recurrence.

When it comes to skin cancer, experience and precision matter. BHSkin's board-certified dermatologists are trained in both the detection and treatment of skin cancer — meaning if we find something concerning, we can act on it immediately. You won't be referred to a separate facility and left waiting.

Frequently Asked Questions


It depends on the wart type, size, and location. Simple common warts often respond in 1–3 cryotherapy sessions. Plantar warts and mosaic warts can require more sessions, sometimes combined with different methods. We’ll give you an honest estimate at your first visit.
Cryotherapy causes a brief burning or stinging sensation during application and some soreness for a day or two afterward. Most patients tolerate it well without any numbing. For particularly sensitive areas (like the feet), we can apply a topical anesthetic beforehand.
Yes. Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) and are mildly contagious. They can spread by direct contact, shared surfaces (like gym floors or towels), or from one part of your body to another. Getting them treated promptly reduces the risk of spreading.
Wart removal for medical or symptomatic reasons is typically covered by most insurance plans. Cosmetic-only removal may not be covered. We’ll clarify your coverage when you check in.

Get Rid of That Wart for Good — Book in Encino Today.

Stop letting a stubborn wart slow you down. BHSkin Encino’s wart removal experts are ready to help — with same-day appointments often available.