How to Take Off Warts?

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

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