Warts treatment in Bozeman

Common warts are small, grainy skin growths that occur most often on your fingers or hands. Rough to the touch, they also often feature a pattern of tiny black dots (clotted blood vessels).

100+ HPV

Strains causing warts
6 Types

Of warts treated
2–6

Sessions to clear most warts
Pediatric

Child-friendly techniques available

Solving Stubborn Warts: When At-Home Kits Fail

Warts can be a source of significant self-consciousness or physical discomfort, especially when located on the hands or the soles of the feet (plantar warts). Many of our patients in Bozeman spend months trying over-the-counter freezing or acid kits, only to see the wart grow back larger or spread to other areas. At SkinCare MT, we provide definitive clinical removals that target the root of the problem.

The Viral Connection

Warts are benign skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin, known as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The virus “tricks” the skin into building a protective layer of hard protein (keratin) over it, along with its own tiny blood supply—which is why you often see “black dots” inside a wart. Because it is viral, it is contagious and can spread through small breaks in the skin.

Clinical Removal Protocols at SkinCare MT

We treat various forms of Verruca (ICD-10: B07.x) by destroying the infected tissue and stimulating the body’s own immune system to recognize and fight the virus.

How Treatment Works

We utilize Cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen at -196°C) to create a localized “frostbite” that kills the viral cells. For more resistant warts, we may use Electrosedication or Cantharidin (a blistering agent). This triggers an inflammatory response that “peels” the wart away from the healthy skin underneath, effectively eliminating the viral reservoir.

EVIDENCE-BASED CARE

Our Treatment Approach

We select treatment based on wart type, location, patient age, and prior treatment history — often combining modalities for the fastest, most durable clearance.

Dr. Aaron Bruce

Dr. Molly Buckland

Dr. Phoebe Koch

Dr. Tara Oetken

Kelly Coyle, PA-C

Cassidy Juda, PA-C

Addison Collins, PA-C

Bobbi Neuman, PA-C

Why See a Dermatologist?

Faster clearance than OTC products
Access to cantharidin, cryo, laser & immunotherapy
Prevent spread to family members
Accurate diagnosis (wart vs. corn vs. skin cancer)
Safe techniques for children and sensitive areas
Management of immunosuppressed patients

Warts Types

Which type do you have?

Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)

Rough, raised papules with black dots (thrombosed capillaries). Most common on hands, fingers, and knees.
Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris)

Grow inward under pressure on the soles of feet. Painful with weight-bearing. Often have black dot pattern.
Flat Warts (Verruca Plana)

Small, flat, flesh-colored or pink papules. Common on face, legs, and arms — often in clusters.
Periungual Warts

Around or under fingernails/toenails. Difficult to treat; risk of nail damage. Require specialist care.
Filiform Warts

Thread-like projections, often around the face, eyelids, and neck. Rapid spread if untreated.
Molluscum Contagiosum

Small, dome-shaped papules with central dimple. Caused by poxvirus — technically distinct from HPV warts but treated similarly.

PATIENT QUESTIONS

Warts FAQ

Clinical answers from our board-certified dermatologists.

Why do warts have ""seeds"" or black dots in them?

Those little black dots aren’t seeds at all—they are actually tiny, clotted blood vessels (thrombosed capillaries). Warts are “”parasitic”” in nature; they grow their own blood supply to feed the viral growth. Seeing these dots is a clinical sign that we are looking at a true viral wart.

Can I get a wart from a toad?

No. This is a common myth. Warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which only survives in human skin. You get warts from contact with other people or surfaces that have the virus on them, such as locker room floors or shared towels.

Why won't my wart go away with drugstore freezing kits?

Over-the-counter kits usually only reach about -70°C, which often isn’t cold enough to reach the base of the wart. In our [Location] clinic, we use medical-grade Liquid Nitrogen at $-196°C. This ensures we cause a deep “”thermal shock”” that kills the infected cells and alerts your immune system to the presence of the virus.”

Will they go away on their own?

In many cases, especially in children, the immune system will eventually recognize the virus and clear the warts without treatment. However, this can take months or even years. Treatment is usually recommended if the warts are painful, spreading, or causing cosmetic concern.