Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid wart remover
Soak the wart in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes
Gently file the dead skin with a disposable emery board or pumice stone
Apply the wart treatment exactly as directed
Cover the wart with a bandage or duct tape if recommended
Repeat daily until the wart is gone
Freeze the wart with an over-the-counter cryotherapy kit
Keep the area clean and dry
Do not pick, scratch, or bite the wart
Wash your hands after touching the wart
Avoid sharing towels, socks, shoes, or nail tools
See a doctor if the wart is painful, spreading, bleeding, or not improving
See a doctor if the wart is on the face, genitals, or near the eyes
See a doctor before treating if you have diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system
