Warts & benign tumors
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. Viruses that cause warts belong to a "family" called human papillomavirus. The appearance of a wart depends on where it is growing. Warts are usually skin-colored and feel rough to the touch, but they can be dark, flat and smooth.
Dr. Miller uses a variety of treatments for warts depending on the age of the patient and the type of wart. For adults and older children cryotherapy (freezing) is generally preferred. This treatment is not too painful and rarely results in scarring. However, repeat treatments at one to three-week intervals are often necessary. Electrosurgery (burning) is another good alternative treatment, removing the wart in a single office visit. Scarring and pain are more likely to occur with electrosurgery than with cryosurgery.- Services Available
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- WINTER ITCH & FISH SCALE SKINJan 01, 2012 12:00 PM - Don't tell me winter's not over! This can only mean that December’s dower of fish scale skin will be ours to endure through February and March. If you’re one that struggles with the intense irritation of fish scale skin, you’re not alone. My patients’ most common winter complaint concerns the misery of dry, itchy skin. >> Read More
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- RECEIVE APPOINTMENT REMINDERS VIA EMAILOct 16, 2011 7:30 AM - Do we have your email address? >> Read More
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