What is the estimated cost of removing a filiform wart on the face in Singapore?

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A filiform wart on the face is often due to a viral wart, but skin tags, seborrrhoiec keratosis and actinic keratosis can also present with a warty bump on the face.

A wart can be removed in different ways. Cryotherapy or liquid nitrogen treatment can be used to freeze the wart off.

Another way of removing the wart is by electrosurgical or laser ablation. This is done under local anaesthesia and the wart is vaporized using electrosurgery or laser.

The cost of removal depends on the size, site and extent of the wart and the method used and expertise of the treating doctor. A ball park figure is from $50 to $200 and up but it is best to ask your doctor or dermatologist for the cost before starting the treatment.

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Thank you for your question! Skin growths should be carefully assessed before removal. If they have been growing quickly, it may be useful to biopsy them for further investigation. If not, electrocautery or CO2 laser ablation can remove them, usually in a single session. Hope this helps.

For treatment of a plantar wart, how long can I apply salicylic acid for before seeking alternative treatment, such as cryotherapy? (photo)

Thanks for the question. First, it is important to confirm the diagnosis of a viral wart. Callosities of the foot can also present with thickened skin on the soles and can look very much like a viral wart. Salicylic acid can be used to treat viral warts. If the wart is persistent after 2 to 3 months of treatment or progressing in size, you can consider alternative treatments. Cryotherapy or freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen is an alternative treatment that is commonly used to treat viral warts. Usually, a few sessions spaced weekly or fortnightly will be required.

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