When can warts not be frozen

But not every wart can be treated by freezing. The best suited for freezing are superficial warts that do not grow deep into the skin. Especially on the soles of the feet, where the deeper thorn warts are usually located, icing usually does not bring the hoped-for success.

In certain situations and with certain warts, icing of the wart should also be avoided. In general one should refrain from icing the wart in case of wound healing disorders, because the process causes a wound, which can also be the entry point for pathogens. Also in the case of circulatory disorders, such as peripheral arterial occlusive disease or diabetic foot, treatment is generally not recommended, as this can lead to poorly healing wounds or injuries to nerves, for example in the foot. Icing of warts is also not recommended in Raynaud’s syndrome, a disease in which, for example, the small vessels in the fingers contract in the toes in cold weather and cause pain.

Side effects

Pain may occur during icing. Many people describe a twinge, but in most cases it is bearable. However, if the treatment is so painful that it is not bearable, the doctor will give you a local anaesthetic by injection.

This is a good alternative, especially in sensitive areas. As with any injury to the skin, another risk is the entry of bacteria or viruses and thus the occurrence of inflammation. It can also happen that the wart does not disappear immediately with the first treatment, because for example only a part of the wart has been frozen and thus further treatments are necessary. A renewed freezing should then take place within a period of about 2 to 3 weeks after the last freezing. Very rarely a small scar can appear on the frozen area or the skin can be discolored after the freezing.

Bubbles

In many cases, a bubble forms a few minutes after icing, usually an orange color. If the blood vessels that supplied the wart with blood are damaged during the freezing process, a blister can form that is filled with blood. This is not unusual and should disappear on its own within a few days. Nevertheless, the bladder should be kept in mind and a doctor should be consulted if necessary.This bladder should not be punctured under any circumstances, because germs can get into the now open wound and the affected skin area can become inflamed, or scars can form.