Wart Removal Singapore

Warts are small, fleshy growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and while usually harmless, they can be uncomfortable and a source of self-consciousness. They form when HPV enters through tiny breaks in the skin and prompts cells to multiply rapidly, creating a raised, rough-textured bump.

Their size, shape, and appearance vary with the HPV strain and the part of the body affected, and the main types include common, plantar, flat, and genital warts. Because warts are contagious, they can spread through close contact to others, including children and family members.

• Touching a Wart Directly: Direct contact with a wart on someone else's body can transmit the virus.
• Touching a Contaminated Surface: Coming into contact with objects like doorknobs, clothes, or towels that have been used by someone with warts.
• Sexual Activity: In the case of genital warts, they can spread through sexual contact.
• Nail Biting: Spreading the virus to the face and mouth area through biting nails that have been in contact with warts.
• Shaving: Spreading the virus to other parts of the body, especially if shaving over a wart, potentially causing cuts and abrasions which can become new sites for warts.
• Shared Personal Items: Using shared personal items like razors, socks, or shoes that might have come into contact with warts.

Weak Immune System

A weakened immune system makes it harder for the body to keep HPV in check, so the virus can take hold and trigger warts more easily. This is why people with conditions such as diabetes, those on immunosuppressant medication, and patients undergoing certain treatments tend to develop warts more often and may find them slower to clear.

Young Age

Children and teenagers are more prone to warts because their immune systems are still developing and have had less exposure to HPV. Frequent skin-to-skin contact at school and during sports, combined with small cuts and scrapes, also gives the virus more chances to spread.

Skin Trauma or Existing Skin Condition

HPV enters the body through breaks in the skin, so cuts, abrasions and other minor injuries raise the risk of warts. People with skin conditions such as eczema are also more vulnerable, as a compromised skin barrier and frequent scratching create open areas that make it easier for the virus to enter.

Close Proximity

Warts are contagious, so spending time close to others who have them, such as family members or classmates, increases the likelihood of catching the virus. It can spread through direct skin contact or indirectly through shared personal items like towels, footwear, razors and stationery, as well as damp surfaces such as swimming pool decks and changing rooms.

At Medical Aesthetics, we provide a variety of options to treat warts, including minor skin surgery to excise stubborn lesions:

Excision

Excision is a minor surgical procedure in which the wart is cut away under local anaesthesia, often together with cauterisation to seal the area and reduce the chance of regrowth. It is well suited to larger or persistent warts that have not responded to other treatments, and it allows the lesion to be cleared in a single session.

Laser Treatment

Laser treatment uses a focused beam of light to heat and destroy wart tissue, including the small blood vessels that supply it. It offers a precise way to target stubborn or hard-to-reach warts while limiting damage to the surrounding skin.

Wart Removal Topical Medications

Topical treatments such as salicylic acid and prescription antiviral or wart-removal preparations are applied directly to the wart to gradually break down the affected skin. This approach is typically used for smaller or more superficial warts and may require consistent application over several weeks.

We also offer related procedures for other benign growths, including skin tag removal and mole removal.

Typically, the healing process lasts from one to two weeks. During your recovery, you can return to most daily routines, such as taking showers and exercising. However, it's important to steer clear of swimming and direct exposure to sunlight at first to avoid risks like slow healing or pigmentation issues. It's usually safe to apply light makeup a couple of days after the treatment.

Our doctor and team will give you comprehensive and personalised guidance for aftercare to ensure a smooth recovery.

Owing to the regulations of The Ministry of Health (MOH), we are unable to publish before and after photos on our website. However, you may view these photos during your consultation with our doctor to understand more about the treatment you seek.

The expected cost of your wart removal surgery is expected to range from $163.50 to $817.50, depending on the number of warts and difficulty. We have broken down the prices as follows for full transparency and better budget planning.

Treatment	Price*
Consultation	From $38.15 to $70.85
Removal of Warts	From $163.50
Triamcinolone Injection	From $163.50
Stitching	From $381.50

*Prices are NETT and inclusive of GST.
All patients are required to undergo a consultation with our doctor to assess his or her suitability for the relevant treatment(s).