What doctor do I go to for wart removal (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.

Plantar warts are caused by the human papilloma virus. This is contagious and can spread. The chances of spreading increases if you pick at it. Treatment options include freezing it with either liquid nitrogen or a device called the histofreezer. You can also cauterize it which effectively vapourises the tissue. The former option involves cutting the overlying skin down before treatment. The cold tip is then applied for 1 minute, allowed to thaw then repeated. Repeat treatments (since 1 treatment is usually not enough) are done every 2 weeks (very important!)