A 36-year-old member asked:
can it hurt to get a needle in your foot during plantar wart surgery?
3 doctor answers
Dr. John Callahan answered
23 years experience Podiatry
Yes: Yes it hurts but there are other alternatives to excision and curettage that do not require injections. There is cryofreeze, seal cyclic acid treatments and blistering agents none of which require anesthesia.
Answered on Jan 5, 2015
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Dr. Joe Griffin answered
15 years experience Podiatry
No pain no gain: Yes, it is painful but some doctors will use a cold spray right before the injection to reduce the pain.
Answered on Sep 14, 2013
Dr. Thomas Inwood answered
34 years experience Podiatry
Wart: Yes . However I use a cold spray to reduce that discomfort. For excision I use a co2 laser which is more controllable than using a blade for excision. Speak to your podiatrist about any concerns
Answered on Dec 11, 2013
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Dr. David Kahan answered
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Plantar Wart?: The "wart" should be confirmed by being cut out again or seeing a podiatrist to confirm that it is actually a wart. There are many "mimickers" of war ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
40 years experience Podiatry
See below: Keep it clean, apply a topical antiseptic, and decrease pressure on the area.
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Keith answered
43 years experience Podiatry
Make Sure...: Tell the doctor that you cannot stand needles. Ask him about alternative treatment methods . There are several that do not involve needles. Make sure ... Read More
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
37 years experience Dermatology
Yes: There are many techniques other than surgery to treat plantar warts such as applying salicylic acid , cryotherapy or cautery.
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