What is the best way to remove warts?
If you do get skin warts, it’s time to act quickly. “The most important thing when you see a wart is getting rid of it immediately,” Brodell says. Warts can spread on your body if left untreated. “Every wart is a mother wart that can have babies,” says Brodell. “You need to get rid of all visible warts whenever they appear so you don’t have more spread.” Most dermatologists agree that people can start with home remedies or wart removers from the drugstore. “I usually advise trying at-home treatments — first with salicylic acid or clear nail polish or tape or any other method that suffocates the virus,” Johnson tells WebMD. If you decide to use an over-the-counter salicylic acid or propane freezing solution, be sure that you’re diligent about using it. Follow directions closely, and realize it may take several weeks to several months to remove the entire wart. If your warts are causing you emotional or physical discomfort, see a dermatologist, who can freeze or burn the wart off, or us
