Is Compound W available OTC?

If you decide to treat your own wart, your first-choice remedy should be an over-the-counter medication in liquid, gel, pad, or ointment form. Most of these contain salicylic acid, which softens abnormal skin cells and dissolves them. Some examples are Compound W, Duofilm, and Occlusal HP.

What is the strongest over-the-counter wart remover?

Best Overall: Compound W Maximum Strength Fast Acting Gel Wart Remover. The Compound W Maximum Strength Fast Acting Gel, available without a prescription, is formulated with 17 percent salicylic acid that may start to work instantly to remove warts.

How long does it take for Compound W to remove a wart?

Be patient as it takes up to 12 weeks to get rid of warts. One will need a bottle of wart medication like Occlusal-HP or Compound W, a roll of 1-inch surgical tape (‘Micropore’ or ‘Blenderm’ are good) and a pumice stone or emery board. The wart should be soaked in warm water for 10 or 15 minutes.

Do over-the-counter wart freezers work?

No over-the-counter wart removal product contains liquid nitrogen. Instead, they contain a mixture of dimethyl ether, propane, and sometimes isobutane. Home freezing products may not be as effective as cryosurgery.

What kills a wart instantly?

Vinegar is an acid (acetic acid), so it can kill some types of bacteria and viruses on contact. The vinegar burns and slowly destroys the infected skin, causing the wart to fall off, similar to how salicylic acid works.

Does Compound W actually work?

5.0 out of 5 stars This stuff really works. Got rid of the warts, took 2 months of ~ once a day application (covered with duct tape after the medicine dried) for plantar warts, used just 1 tube. Beware, the medication before the warts fall off is very unsightly.

Does Compound W really work?

How do you know a wart is dying?

The wart may swell or throb. The skin on the wart may turn black in the first 1 to 2 days, which might signal that the skin cells in the wart are dying. The wart might fall off within 1 to 2 weeks.

How do you get rid of a wart in one day?

Mix two parts apple cider vinegar in one-part water. Soak a cotton ball in the vinegar-water solution. Apply the cotton ball directly on the wart. Cover with tape or a bandage, keeping the cotton ball on the wart overnight (or for longer if possible).

How does Dr Scholl’s Freeze Away wart remover work?

Scholl’s® Dual Action Freeze Away® Wart Remover uses a dual-action treatment that first freezes warts off and then breaks them down with a salicylic acid wart remover. The body then replaces the wart tissue with normal, new tissue.

Do you peel off Compoundw?

Peel off the protective covering and place the patch/bandage over the area. Leave in place according to package directions. Remove and place a new patch/bandage as directed (usually every 8 to 48 hours depending on brand). Repeat this procedure for up to 2 weeks for corns and calluses and 12 weeks for warts.

Can you cut out a wart?

Your doctor may choose to burn the wart, cut it out, or remove it with a laser. These treatments are effective, but they may leave a scar. They are normally reserved for warts that have not cleared up with other treatments.