You'll likely need repeat treatments. Side effects of cryotherapy include pain, blistering and discolored skin in the treated area. Because this technique can be painful, it is usually not used to treat the warts of young children.
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Home treatment is often effective in removing common warts. Unless you have an impaired immune system or diabetes, try these methods:. Peeling medicine salicylic acid. Nonprescription wart removal products such as salicylic acid are available as a patch, ointment, pad and liquid.
For common warts, look for a 17 percent salicylic acid solution. These products Compound W, Dr. Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover, others are usually used daily, often for a few weeks.
For best results, soak your wart in warm water for a few minutes before applying the product. File away any dead skin with a disposable emery board or a pumice stone between treatments.
If your skin becomes too irritated, decrease how often you use this method to treat your wart. If you're pregnant, talk with your doctor before using an acid solution.
Duct tape. Cover the wart with silver duct tape for six days. Then soak it in water and gently remove dead tissue with a pumice stone or disposable emery board. Leave the wart exposed for about 12 hours, and then repeat the process until the wart is gone. Study results have been mixed on the effectiveness of duct tape in removing warts, either alone or with other therapies.
You'll likely start by seeing your primary care doctor. Bring a list of all medications you take regularly — including over-the-counter nonprescription medications and dietary supplements — and the daily dosage of each. If you're sure you have a plantar wart, you may try over-the-counter remedies or alternative medicine approaches. But talk with your doctor before trying self-care treatments if you have:.
If pressure on the wart causes pain, try wearing well-cushioned shoes, such as athletic shoes that evenly support the sole and relieve some of the pressure. Avoid wearing uncomfortable shoes. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products.
Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Diagnosis In most cases, your doctor can diagnose a plantar wart with one or more of these techniques: Examining the lesion Paring the lesion with a scalpel and checking for signs of dark, pinpoint dots — tiny clotted blood vessels Removing a small section of the lesion shave biopsy and sending it to a laboratory for analysis.
Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Goldstein BG, et al. Cutaneous warts. Accessed March 2, Gibson LE expert opinion. If you think you have genital warts or think you have been exposed to them, you should see a doctor right away. There are five major types of warts. Each type appears on a different part of the body and has a distinct appearance. Common warts usually grow on your fingers and toes, but can appear elsewhere. They have a rough, grainy appearance and a rounded top.
Common warts are grayer than the surrounding skin. Plantar warts grow on the soles of the feet. Unlike other warts, plantar warts grow into your skin, not out of it. You can tell if you have a plantar wart if you notice what appears to be a small hole in the bottom of your foot that is surrounded by hardened skin. Plantar warts can make walking uncomfortable.
Flat warts usually grow on the face, thighs, or arms. They are small and not immediately noticeable. They can be pink, brownish, or slightly yellow. Filiform warts grow around your mouth or nose and sometimes on your neck or under your chin. They are small and shaped like a tiny flap or tag of skin. Filiform warts are the same color as your skin.
Periungual warts grow under and around the toenails and fingernails. They can be painful and affect nail growth. Although warts usually go away on their own, they are ugly and uncomfortable, so you may want to try treating them at home. Many warts respond well to treatments available at the drugstore. These over-the-counter treatments spray concentrated cold air a mixture of dimethyl ether and propane onto your wart.
This kills the skin and allows you to scrape away the surface of the wart. You must use these products every day, often for a few weeks. Shop for salicylic acid treatments. Some people have had success treating warts with duct tape.
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