How do you use lotion to get rid of warts?

Do not try to rub the wart or callus off. If you are using a liquid/gel, apply a few drops or a thin coat of the medication to cover the entire wart, callus, or corn using the applicator if provided. Be careful to apply it only to the affected area and not the surrounding skin. Let dry for 5 minutes.

How long should Podophyllin be applied?

Adults and children—Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin and leave on the skin for one to six hours. Treatment may be repeated every week for up to six weeks.

How do you get rid of warts on your neck?

To treat a wart, soak it for 10 to 15 minutes (you can do this in the shower or bath), file away the dead warty skin with an emery board or pumice stone, and apply the salicylic acid. Do this once or twice a day for 12 weeks.

How long does it take for a wart blister to go away?

Healing is generally quick (7 to 14 days) with little or no scarring. Within hours after treatment, a blister may form. If the blister breaks, clean the area to prevent the spread of the wart virus. Avoid contact with the fluid, which may contain the wart virus.

How does Podowart paint work?

Podowart Paint is a topical medication used in the treatment of skin warts. It works by preventing the wart cells from multiplying. This way it destroys the wart tissue and helps in the permanent removal of warts.

What are the side effects of Podowart?

Podowart Paint may cause application site reactions such as burning, irritation, itching, and redness. They are not usually serious and resolve with time. If you experience these side effects, you may need to apply smaller amounts or use it less often. If they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor.

How do you apply Podophyllin cream?

How do I use the treatment? Apply the cream directly to the warts twice a day (morning and evening) for 3 days and then stop treatment for the next 4 days. Do not use if your skin is sore or broken around the warts. Wash your hands after applying the cream.

Are warts itchy?

Warts are small growths on the skin that normally don’t cause pain. Some warts itch and may hurt, especially if they’re on your feet. There are five kinds of warts: Common warts usually appear on the hands.

How do doctors remove warts?

Curettage involves scraping off (curetting) the wart with a sharp knife or small, spoon-shaped tool. These two procedures often are used together. The dermatologist may remove the wart by scraping it off before or after electrosurgery. Excision: The doctor may cut out the wart (excision).

How can I remove a wart?

For best results, soak your wart in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes first, to soften it. Then, file away the dead skin on top using a nail file or pumice stone. Make sure to stop filing if you feel any discomfort. Next, apply the salicylic acid according to your doctor’s directions, or the directions on the package.