Wash your hands and keep the wart clean and dry
Soak the wart in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes
Gently file the surface with a disposable emery board or pumice stone
Apply over-the-counter salicylic acid as directed on the label
Cover the wart with a bandage or duct tape after treatment
Repeat treatment daily until the wart is gone
Avoid picking, scratching, or biting the wart
Wash hands after touching the wart
Do not share towels, nail tools, or razors
See a doctor if the wart is painful, spreading, bleeding, or not improving
See a doctor if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system