MELVILLE, Suffolk County (WABC) -- A Long Island mom said she was floored by a $2,243 charge for her daughter's very simple medical procedure. Sheila Sachs, from Melville, said her 11-year-old ...

Warts are one of the most common skin lesions seen in pediatric practices. Warts also drive parents and some kids crazy! According to one study, up to about one-third of school children have warts.

Parent and patient education aimed at dispelling common myths or misconceptions about these lesions is a neutral starting point. Some common questions from parents include: Should I remove the "seed" ...

Medicare does not pay for benign wart removal for cosmetic reasons. However, it may fund the removal of malignant warts, warts that have spread to other body parts, or warts that are symptoms of ...

September 23, 2011 — Diffuse flat warts in 90% of children older than 7 years with HIV were characterized as acquired epidermodysplasia verriciformis (EV)–related HPV types or isolates, according to a ...

Warts are a prime example of a skin condition that’s stubborn, bothersome and a possible source of embarrassment for some. We’re told by board-certified dermatologist and skin care founder Dr. Blair ...

Skin care isn't just for grown-ups. While children don't need a medicine cabinet full of fancy skin-care products, parents do need to be aware of their kids' skin-health needs — and signs that they ...

Warts are small, raised bumps on the skin. They may have small dots on their surface, which are blood vessels. Salicylic acid is a common treatment in wart removal. Warts occur when a virus causes ...

While conventional medical treatments are the most effective for removing warts, some popular home remedies are also available; however, most are not backed by science. Home remedies that may help ...

Duct tape’s success at curing warts may have been overstated, according to a new study that raises doubts about the tape’s effectiveness as a cheap, painless treatment. The tape supposedly works by ...

Medicare generally doesn’t cover wart removal for cosmetic reasons, but it will provide coverage if the removal is deemed medically necessary by a Medicare-approved doctor. Wart removal is considered ...