Warts & Corns - REORB Dermatology
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Warts &
Corns
What are warts and corns?
Warts are skin lesions that can be caused by a virus. They may spread to surrounding skin or appear in clusters.
Corns form when repeated pressure and friction thicken the skin and harden its core, often making them painful. They can look similar, but the causes differ, so an accurate diagnosis before treatment is essential.
※ Recommended treatments may vary depending on your skin condition and concerns.
Re:Orb
skin clinic
“From warts to corns”
We examine the shape and depth of each lesion and the surrounding skin, then treat it according to its condition.
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Case 01
Viral infection (HPV)
Warts can develop when HPV infects the skin, and they can spread through contact.
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Case 02
Small cuts & weak skin barrier
The virus enters easily through small cuts or cracks, so warts can keep coming back on the hands and feet.
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Case 03
Repeated pressure & friction
Corns can form when shoes or walking habits put constant pressure on one spot, thickening the skin.
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Case 04
Foot structure & gait
Corns can develop when body weight shifts to one side or the toes are deformed.
Differences
Corns vs. Warts
They may look alike, but they differ in cause, contagiousness and the type of pain they cause.
| Corns | Warts | |
|---|---|---|
| Repeated pressure and friction | Cause | HPV (viral) infection |
| Areas under repeated pressure or friction, such as toes and soles | Location | Can appear anywhere, including hands, feet and face |
| Hard, thickened skin, tender to pressure, with a central core | Symptoms | Rough, bumpy surface |
| No | Contagious | Yes (can spread to others) |
| Corns | |
|---|---|
| Cause | Repeated pressure and friction |
| Location | Areas under repeated pressure or friction, such as toes and soles |
| Symptoms | Hard, thickened skin, tender to pressure, with a central core |
| Contagious | No |
| Warts | |
|---|---|
| Cause | HPV (viral) infection |
| Location | Can appear anywhere, including hands, feet and face |
| Symptoms | Rough, bumpy surface |
| Contagious | Yes (can spread to others) |
Types of warts
Types of Warts
Identifying the exact type lets us plan the treatment method and timing more precisely.
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Common warts
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Flat warts
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Plantar warts
Program
Wart & Corn Treatment Programs
At REORB Dermatology, a board-certified dermatologist examines you in person, then tailors treatment to the areas and goals that matter to you.
CO2 Laser
Ablative laser
Removes lesions on the epidermis with a CO2 laser
to improve the skin surface.
Applied selectively, only where needed, for precise removal.
CO2 Laser Laser
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen
Uses ultra-cold liquid nitrogen
to freeze and remove lesion tissue.
Lesions can be treated selectively in a short time.
Several sessions may be needed depending on the condition.
Cryotherapy Liquid nitrogen
Topical Agents
Keratolytic topicals
Keratolytic agents applied to the lesion
help reduce thickened skin and lesions.
Topical Agents Topical
CO2 Laser
Ablative laser
Removes lesions on the epidermis with a CO2 laser
to improve the skin surface.
Applied selectively, only where needed, for precise removal.
CO2 Laser Laser
Cryotherapy
Liquid nitrogen
Uses ultra-cold liquid nitrogen
to freeze and remove lesion tissue.
Lesions can be treated selectively in a short time.
Several sessions may be needed depending on the condition.
Cryotherapy Liquid nitrogen
Topical Agents
Keratolytic topicals
Keratolytic agents applied to the lesion
help reduce thickened skin and lesions.
Topical Agents Topical
Treatment
Care
Care Tips During Wart & Corn Treatment
- Don’t remove
- Don’t pick at lesions or try to cut them off yourself.
- Keep it clean
- Keep the treated area clean and protect any blisters or scabs.
- Personal items
- Warts can spread through contact, so don’t share towels or slippers with others.
- Relieve pressure
- For corns, it’s important to also correct the source of pressure, such as footwear or gait.