{"id":1424,"date":"2026-05-12T16:18:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1424"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:18:48","slug":"determining-your-wart-type-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1424","title":{"rendered":"Determining Your Wart Type and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block not-news\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines health-bylines mntl-bylines\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author \">\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--medical_reviewer \">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item \">\u00a0<span id=\"review-descriptor-override_2-0\" class=\"comp review-descriptor-override mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">Medically reviewed by\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"mntl-attribution__item-name\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/casey-gallagher-md-4685028\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-trigger-link=\"true\">Casey Gallagher, MD<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-meta__wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta__wrapper mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc-wrapper mntl-block js-sticky-container\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"true\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_1-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-how-to-identify-warts-on-your-skin\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Characteristics<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_2-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-what-are-the-common-types-of-warts\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What Are the Common Types of Warts?<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_3-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-complications-of-warts\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Complications<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_4-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-causes-and-whos-at-risk\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Causes<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_5-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-diagnostic-steps\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Diagnosis<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_6-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link is-passed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-safe-and-effective-treatments\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Treatment<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><a id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link_7-0\" class=\"mntl-toc__list-item-link mntl-text-link js-mntl-toc-link active\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906#toc-frequently-asked-questions-8e4d00dd-b636-4345-9765-4df8ada0c61f\" rel=\"nocaes\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"health-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-page mntl-sc-page mntl-block structured-content article-content expert-content right-rail__offset lock-journey\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"60\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[400, 1400, 1400, 1700, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2800]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--key-takeaway_1-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--key-takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-key-takeaway theme-key-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<ul>\n<li>Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Different types of warts can appear on various parts of the body.<\/li>\n<li>Most warts can be treated with over-the-counter remedies or prescription medications.<\/li>\n<li>Some warts are treated with cryotherapy (freezing) or other specialist procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts are small, fleshy growths that appear on the skin due to certain types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can vary in shape and size, often causing distress or discomfort, but numerous effective treatments are available.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-12\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-how-to-identify-warts-on-your-skin\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">How to Identify Warts on Your Skin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts are small raised bumps on the surface of the skin. Most are flesh-colored, although some come in various shades of white, pink, yellow, or brown.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-1\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"health-sc-block-image--none_1-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-image--none health-sc-block-image-base mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block theme-none figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" class=\"mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image lazyloadwait lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/912-i9qegesqKeiHsLtWqLiJMpQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1407468016-67568d80f53443f580d613b36765e0f7.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/8gE0qPa5255uBZUwLRlhIBqdj6g=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1407468016-67568d80f53443f580d613b36765e0f7.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Cluster of warts on a child's foot\" width=\"3092\" height=\"2048\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/912-i9qegesqKeiHsLtWqLiJMpQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1407468016-67568d80f53443f580d613b36765e0f7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/8gE0qPa5255uBZUwLRlhIBqdj6g=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1407468016-67568d80f53443f580d613b36765e0f7.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-hi-res-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/912-i9qegesqKeiHsLtWqLiJMpQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1407468016-67568d80f53443f580d613b36765e0f7.jpg\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\">rob_lan \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Some warts have tiny black dots, which are blood vessels that have grown quickly and clotted. This usually appears when a wart is cut or reduced by abrasion.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-1\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"health-sc-block-image--none_2-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-image--none health-sc-block-image-base mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block theme-none figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" class=\"mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image lazyloadwait lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/NHhOGqir4GqFrfg5W6qJPzAxeM0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1195040953-e88bce0c06934db4ab2210415b9289b5.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/EqWxZgt8twLh8BCpFIT9NVGTBC0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1195040953-e88bce0c06934db4ab2210415b9289b5.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Two plantar warts on a toe\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/NHhOGqir4GqFrfg5W6qJPzAxeM0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1195040953-e88bce0c06934db4ab2210415b9289b5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/EqWxZgt8twLh8BCpFIT9NVGTBC0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1195040953-e88bce0c06934db4ab2210415b9289b5.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-hi-res-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/NHhOGqir4GqFrfg5W6qJPzAxeM0=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-1195040953-e88bce0c06934db4ab2210415b9289b5.jpg\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\">Kagenmi \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts normally emerge from the top layer of skin in cylindrical columns. On thick skin, the columns can fuse and become packed tightly, creating a mosaic-like pattern on the surface.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-1\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mm-ads-native_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native \" data-right-rail-index=\"1\">\n<div id=\"mm-ads-native__adunit_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-ads-native__adunit mm-ads-gpt-dynamic-adunit mm-ads-gpt-adunit scads-to-load gpt native js-immediate-ad js-immediate-ad-loaded\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-digiohembed mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-digiohembed_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-digiohembed\">\n<div id=\"lightbox-inline-form-d6b1ce8f-ffcf-49f7-9130-c9a0962426b2\" class=\"mntl-sc-block-digiohembed__container digioh-inline-unit digioh-inline-unit--sc\" data-guid=\"lightbox-inline-form-d6b1ce8f-ffcf-49f7-9130-c9a0962426b2\" data-title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"health-sc-block-image--none_3-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-image--none health-sc-block-image-base mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block theme-none figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" class=\"mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image lazyloadwait lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/rzJ6AzAAMt9fUhSYcG6cMnUhTjs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-956873768-ea2feab9d0ac433188b6dad426a6f300.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/SqXCCJ4rNRIcpL_ct-aoCTu6K3c=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-956873768-ea2feab9d0ac433188b6dad426a6f300.jpg 750w\" alt=\"A wart's cylindrical columns\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/rzJ6AzAAMt9fUhSYcG6cMnUhTjs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-956873768-ea2feab9d0ac433188b6dad426a6f300.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/SqXCCJ4rNRIcpL_ct-aoCTu6K3c=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-956873768-ea2feab9d0ac433188b6dad426a6f300.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-hi-res-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/rzJ6AzAAMt9fUhSYcG6cMnUhTjs=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/GettyImages-956873768-ea2feab9d0ac433188b6dad426a6f300.jpg\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\">Avalon_Studio \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span id=\"toc-what-are-the-common-types-of-warts\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">What Are the Common Types of Warts?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts come in many shapes, sizes, and appearances. They vary based on their location and the specific type of HPV that caused them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Common warts (verruca vulgaris) are the most frequent type, affecting most people at some point. They have a raised, rough, pebble-textured surface.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Common warts can occur anywhere on the body but are most often seen:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>On the fingers<\/li>\n<li>Near the nails<\/li>\n<li>On the backs of the hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts around fingernails and toenails are called\u00a0<span class=\"processed-tts\" data-tts=\"true\"><span data-tooltip-trigger=\"\">periungual<\/span><button class=\"tts-button\" aria-label=\"Pronounce this term\" data-tooltip=\"Pronounce This\" data-tooltip-position-x=\"center\" data-tooltip-position-y=\"top\"><\/button><\/span>\u00a0warts, while those under the nails are subungual warts.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Plantar Warts (Verruca Plantaris)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-are-plantar-warts-1337762\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Plantar warts<\/a>\u00a0grow on pressure points of the feet\u2019s soles, which can make standing or walking painful. When they cluster, they form mosaic warts.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-29\">4<\/span>\u00a0These are especially hard to treat as much of the wart will grow beneath the surface of the skin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Flat Warts (Verruca Plana)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Flat warts<\/a>\u00a0(verruca plana) are small, smooth, and either flat or slightly rounded, also known as plane warts. They often appear in clusters of dozens.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Their location can differ by age and biological sex, such as:<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>On the legs of adult females<\/li>\n<li>In the beard area of adult males<\/li>\n<li>On the face of children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Filiform Warts (Verruca Filiformis)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Filiform warts (verruca filiformis) are an unusual-looking type of wart, forming long, thread-like, or spiky columns that protrude from the skin.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-25\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Filiform warts most often appear on the face, especially:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_46-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Around the eyes<\/li>\n<li>On or around the nose<\/li>\n<li>Around the mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_50-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Genital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/genital-warts-8605619\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Genital warts<\/a>\u00a0(condyloma acuminata) can appear around your genitals or anus. They are raised or flat and vary in size. In groups, they may look like cauliflower.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Genital warts are usually painless, but in some people, they cause itching, burning pain, and bleeding.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-28\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_55-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">While genital warts are technically verrucas, condyloma is the preferred term for any wart on the genitals or anus.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_56-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_1-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">HPV and Cancer<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>Genital warts are mostly caused by HPV types 6 and 11, while type 16 is linked to a high risk of genital cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_59-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Age Warts (Verruca Seborrhoica)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_60-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Age warts (verruca seborrhoica) are rough and raised, with colors ranging from light to dark brown. They begin as yellowish skin discolorations before becoming raised warts.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-30\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_61-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_62-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Age warts often appear from the age of 40 and increase in size and number with age. The condition is generally more common in people with fair skin than with dark skin.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-30\">6<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_63-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_64-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Age warts mainly occur in the following locations:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_65-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_66-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>On the upper back<\/li>\n<li>On the forehead<\/li>\n<li>On the backs of the hands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_67-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_2-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>Since age warts can resemble skin cancers like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-melanoma-514215\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">melanoma<\/a>, it&#8217;s wise to regularly see a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/dermatologist-3010770\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">dermatologist<\/a>\u00a0for a full-body check.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-complications-of-warts\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_69-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">Complications of Warts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_70-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts don&#8217;t generally cause complications, but a few problems are possible. Among them:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_71-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_72-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>If you pick at or cut a wart, it can become infected.<\/li>\n<li>In people with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/immunocompromised-8734125\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">compromised immune systems<\/a>, warts can be especially difficult to treat.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-26\">7<\/span><\/li>\n<li>While genital warts are not commonly linked to cancer, such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/anal-cancer-symptoms-8728981\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">cervical and anal cancer<\/a>, they are sexually transmitted\u2014as are other types of HPV that do cause cancer. To prevent the spread of sexually transmitted HPV, use condoms and reduce your number of sex partners.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-28\">5<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_73-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_74-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo mntl-block has-details inline-video\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video-container mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__video mntl-jwplayer mm-video aspectratio-16:9 lazyloadwait lazyloaded\" data-bgset=\"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/AyzPu6WW\/poster.jpg?width=720\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__title mntl-text-block\">Everything You Should Know About Warts<\/h3>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__feature-link-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-inlinevideo__feature-link-wrapper mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_75-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_3-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>This video has been medically reviewed by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/casey-gallagher-md-4685028\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Casey Gallagher, MD<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-causes-and-whos-at-risk\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_77-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">Causes and Who&#8217;s at Risk<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_78-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">HPV includes over 350 viruses that can lead to various warts and skin lesions. Many HPV infections are symptomless and clear up on their own within two years without lasting effects. Over 40 types are sexually transmitted.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-31\">8<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_79-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_80-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts are contagious and spread through skin contact, especially with cuts or abrasions. HPV can also be transmitted via contaminated objects or surfaces, like shared razors or locker room floors, though this is less common.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-12\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_81-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_82-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">You may be more likely to get warts if you:<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-14\">9<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_83-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_84-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Are a child or teenager<\/li>\n<li>Bite your nails or pick at the skin around them<\/li>\n<li>Are immune-compromised, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/hiv-aids-4014705\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">people with HIV<\/a>\u00a0or those undergoing chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/barebacking-unprotected-anal-intercourse-2328414\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">unprotected sex<\/a>\u00a0with someone who has genital warts<\/li>\n<li>Have multiple sex partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_85-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-diagnostic-steps\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_86-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">Diagnostic Steps<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_87-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Warts are easy to diagnose, and most people can identify them on their own, especially if they&#8217;ve had them before. If you&#8217;re unsure, your healthcare provider can usually diagnose it by sight.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_88-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_89-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">See a healthcare provider if warts are on the face or genitals, or if they change color or shape, or start bleeding.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_90-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_91-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">If a provider suspects skin cancer or a precancerous growth, they might order a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/bone-marrow-biopsy-7967855\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">skin biopsy<\/a>, with a small tissue sample analyzed under a microscope. This is usually not needed for most warts.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_92-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"toc-safe-and-effective-treatments\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_93-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block health-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\">Safe and Effective Treatments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_94-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Most warts go away in weeks or months without treatment, but some can take years to clear. Since they can be uncomfortable or unsightly, many people choose to remove them.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_95-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_96-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Simple over-the-counter remedies can treat many warts. If these don&#8217;t work, prescription drugs or in-office treatments might be needed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_97-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"health-sc-block-image--none_4-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-image--none health-sc-block-image-base mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme mntl-sc-block theme-none figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><video class=\"mntl-gif__video mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/XKglvN_tY_FrOgv99Pi0VNHI6V0=\/750x0\/filters:gifv(webm)\/What-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906_V12-52627c9b52fd45598658ee28d6ca781b.gif\" autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" aria-label=\"Treatment for Warts\" data-srcset-webm=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/XKglvN_tY_FrOgv99Pi0VNHI6V0=\/750x0\/filters:gifv(webm)\/What-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906_V12-52627c9b52fd45598658ee28d6ca781b.gif 750w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1248px) 1500px, 1500px\" data-tracking-container=\"false\" data-img-lightbox=\"false\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/thmb\/XKglvN_tY_FrOgv99Pi0VNHI6V0=\/750x0\/filters:gifv(webm)\/What-you-need-to-know-about-warts-1068906_V12-52627c9b52fd45598658ee28d6ca781b.gif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/video><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Verywell \/\u00a0Madelyn Goodnight<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_100-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Home Remedies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_101-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">A popular home remedy for wart removal is the duct tape method. For this procedure, you would put a piece of duct tape on the wart and leave it for six days. You would then remove the tape, soak the wart in water, and pare it down with an emery board.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-16\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_102-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_103-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">If the wart remains, wait 24 hours and try again. Repeating this process may be necessary based on the wart&#8217;s size and location.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_104-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_4-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>Though studies show mixed results for the duct tape method, it remains a safe option for adults and children with minimal side effects.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-16\">10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_107-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Over-the-Counter (OTC) Wart Medications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_108-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Salicylic acid is a common and effective over-the-counter (OTC) wart remover. It&#8217;s available in various forms, including oils, drops, and adhesive pads or strips.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_109-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_110-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Apply salicylic acid to a wart and let it dry. Some suggest using a pumice stone or emery board on the wart before application. Soaking the wart in water before applying the acid and covering it with a bandage can help with absorption.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-15\">11<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_111-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_112-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Some popular salicylic acid wart removers include:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_113-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_114-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Compound W<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Scholl&#8217;s Clear Away<\/li>\n<li>DuoFilm<\/li>\n<li>Wart-Off<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_115-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_116-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Another OTC choice is a home freeze kit, or home cryotherapy. These use a mix of propane and dimethyl ether to freeze and destroy wart tissues. Just point the applicator at the wart and spray.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_117-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_118-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Options include:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_119-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_120-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li>Skin Clinic Freeze &amp; Clear<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Scholl Freeze Away<\/li>\n<li>Compound W Nitro Freeze<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_121-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_5-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>At-home wart freeze kits should\u00a0<em>never\u00a0<\/em>be used on the face. They are intended for use only on the feet or hands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_124-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Prescription Wart Medications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_125-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">When OTC remedies aren&#8217;t effective, there are topical medications available by prescription that can be applied to warts at home:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_126-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_127-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/aldara-for-the-treatment-of-nonmelanoma-skin-cancers-3010845\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"><strong>Imiquimod<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a topical cream that treats non-melanoma skin cancers and anal or genital warts.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-20\">12<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-retin-a-and-tretinoin-15653\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\"><strong>Retin-A (tretinoin)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is a topical cream that is particularly effective in treating flat warts.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-33\">13<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_128-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_129-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">These products are applied once daily or several times a week per your healthcare provider&#8217;s instructions. A wart should clear within nine to 12 weeks, depending on its severity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_130-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_132-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Surgeries and Specialist-Driven Procedures<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_133-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Larger warts or those that resist treatment may require in-office care by a dermatologist. Some of the treatments are applied topically or injected into a wart to break down tissues. Others directly ablate (remove) tissues with either cold or heat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_134-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_135-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Once the tissues have been broken down or reduced, the remaining tissues can be debrided (scraped) or excised (cut out).<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_136-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_137-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Generally speaking, topical therapies and direct ablation methods are pursued before injections. Many injectable wart therapies are still regarded as experimental.<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_138-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_139-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Specialist treatment options include:<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_140-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block_141-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">\n<li><strong>Topical therapies<\/strong>: These<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>include chemical irritants like bleomycin, cantharidin, glutaraldehyde, formalin, and podophyllin, or acids like lactic acid and trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Several applications may be needed.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-1\">3<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cryotherapy<\/strong>: This involves the application of liquid nitrogen, usually with a swab, to freeze and kill a wart. After the wart crusts over and falls away, the underlying skin will usually heal with minimal scarring.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-23\">14<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/skin-cancer-treatment-3010859\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"><strong>Electrodesiccation and curettage<\/strong><\/a>: This is a procedure in which a wart is burned with an electrical needle or probe. Afterward, the dead tissue is scraped away with a spoon-shaped tool called a\u00a0<span class=\"processed-tts\" data-tts=\"true\"><span data-tooltip-trigger=\"\">curette<\/span><button class=\"tts-button\" aria-label=\"Pronounce this term\" data-tooltip=\"Pronounce This\" data-tooltip-position-x=\"center\" data-tooltip-position-y=\"top\"><\/button><\/span>.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-22\">15<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Intralesional vitamin D injections<\/strong>: Injections with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/vitamin-d3-5082500\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">vitamin D3<\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>have been used with varying degrees of success. One study involving 64 people with treatment-resistant warts reported that 90% experienced complete clearance after four treatments.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-32\">16<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Intralesional immunotherapy<\/strong>: This is a newer approach in which an injection of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/mmr-vaccine-5218572\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"3\">MMR (mumps, measles, rubella) vaccine<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/yeast-infection-on-skin-7692931\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"4\"><em>Candida<\/em>\u00a0antigen<\/a>\u00a0stimulates the immune system to clear the wart. It usually involves five once-monthly injections.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-21\">17<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_142-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-callout--takeaway_6-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-callout--takeaway health-sc-block-callout-base mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-takeaway theme-takeaway\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block expert-content\">\n<p>Treatment-resistant warts tend to benefit from a combination of immunotherapy and topical or injected therapies. Doing so nearly doubles the chances of success compared to a single treatment.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-20\">12<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"health-sc-block-faq--expanded_1-0\" class=\"comp health-sc-block-faq--expanded health-sc-block-faq-base mntl-sc-block-faq mntl-block theme-expanded theme-expanded\"><span id=\"toc-frequently-asked-questions-8e4d00dd-b636-4345-9765-4df8ada0c61f\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__title mntl-text-block\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<ul id=\"mntl-sc-block-faq__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-faq__content mntl-accordion \" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"1\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0\" class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Can warts go away on their own?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>Yes, if you have a healthy immune system, your wart may go away without treatment. However, it can take a long time\u2014up to two years\u2014which may allow the virus to spread and cause more warts both in you and other people.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-27\">18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"2\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1\" class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Can you cut off a wart?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>You shouldn&#8217;t. It won&#8217;t get rid of the virus, so the wart will most likely come back. Also, cutting it may lead to an infection.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-27\">18<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion__item js-accordion-item is-active\" data-ordinal=\"3\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2\" class=\"accordion__header js-accordion-trigger\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"accordion__title\">Do warts have roots?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion__body\">\n<div id=\"mntl-accordion__content_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-accordion__content\">\n<div class=\"faq-accordion__item-answer\">\n<p>No, warts don&#8217;t have roots. Warts originate from the top layer of skin, the epidermis. As they grow down into the second layer of skin, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellhealth.com\/skin-anatomy-1068880\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">dermis<\/a>, they can displace the dermis. The underside of a wart is smooth.<span class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" data-id=\"#citation-12\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Medically reviewed by\u00a0Casey Gallagher, MD Table of Contents Characteristics What Are the Common Types of Warts? 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