spreading, persistent, or causing significant discomfort or embarrassment.
Home Treatment Options
Some common warts can be treated at home with over-the-counter products.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is one of the most common treatments for ordinary warts.
It works by gradually removing the layers of thickened skin.
Treatment usually requires regular application over a period of time. The surrounding healthy skin should be protected as much as possible because salicylic acid can cause irritation.
Keeping the Area Covered
Covering a wart with a bandage can help prevent irritation and may reduce the chance of spreading it to other parts of the body.
It is also important to keep the area clean and avoid picking or scratching the wart.
Avoid Cutting the Wart Yourself
Cutting, burning, or aggressively removing a wart at home can cause bleeding, infection, and scarring.
It may also spread the virus to nearby skin.
For this reason, home
