Treatment Options for Warts

Warts may resolve spontaneously as the immune system clears the virus, but treatment is often sought for cosmetic, functional, or preventive reasons. Options include:

1. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Treatments

For mild to moderate warts, OTC remedies remain the first line of treatment. These are often effective with consistent use and proper technique.

Common OTC options include:

Salicylic Acid-Based Solutions or Plasters
Softens and gradually peels the wart. Must be used consistently for several weeks. Soak, file, and reapply as per regime guidance.
Cryotherapy Kits (Dimethyl Ether + Propane)
Freezes wart tissue. May require repeat applications. Suitable for common warts, not ideal for facial or genital areas.
Adhesive Pads with Medication
Occlude and treat simultaneously. Convenient for plantar warts and areas prone to friction.

Use our Regime Finder Tool—a dermatologist-curated platform that guides you through:

✅ Selecting the right brand based on your skin type, wart type, and age group.

✅ Step-by-step instructions on how and when to use the product.

✅ Important precautions, such as avoiding application on broken skin or near mucosal areas.

✅ Expected results timeline, to help you monitor progress and decide when professional help is needed.

Avoid OTC treatments on face, genitals, or mucosal regions, Children, diabetics, or with poor circulation. Access the full guide with visuals and product-specific instructions on our Regime Finder Tool.

2. In-Clinic Dermatological Procedures

Cryotherapy: Liquid nitrogen application to freeze off the wart.
Electrosurgery and curettage: Burning and removal of wart tissue.
Laser therapy: Used for resistant or multiple warts.
Chemical peels with trichloroacetic acid for flat warts.

3. Prescription Treatments

Topical immunomodulators like imiquimod.
Intralesional injections of immunotherapy agents in resistant cases.