See a healthcare professional to confirm it is a wart
Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid wart remover as directed
Soak the wart in warm water before treatment
Gently file the dead skin with a disposable emery board or pumice stone
Cover the wart with a bandage or duct tape after applying treatment
Repeat treatment consistently for several weeks
Ask a doctor about cryotherapy to freeze the wart
Ask a doctor about cantharidin, prescription creams, or other treatments
Avoid picking, scratching, or shaving over the wart
Wash hands after touching the wart
Keep the area clean and dry
Do not use wart treatments on the face, genitals, or broken skin unless directed by a clinician
Seek medical care if the wart is painful, spreading, bleeding, or not improving