Warts

Though warts on the feet can cause some pain, they are not dangerous. While warts do go way on its own after some time (can take up to 5 years), there are some over-the-counter products and at home remedies that you can try at home to speed up the removal process. 

OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS

Salicylic acid  
- Products used to remove warts may contain up to 40% salicylic acid. Salicylic acid works by softening the skin, making it easier to peel off layers of the skin. It usually takes around 2 to 3 months of treatment for complete removal of wart. However, you may notice improvements within 1 to 2 weeks.  Wart removal products with salicylic acid are available in drops, plasters, and disks. It is recommended to soak your feet in warm water for around 5 minutes before using wart removal product because this helps soften the skin. 

Examples of wart removal products with salicylic acid include: Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Wart Remover.
Cryotherapy 
- Cryotherapy uses very cold chemicals such as liquid nitrogen or dimethyl ether and propane to freeze away warts. If done correctly, the wart should fall off within 10 days after treatment. This method is suggested for you if you want fast removal of a wart. However, please note that you may experience some pain such as aching or stinging with use. You should NOT try this method if you are: younger than 4 years old, pregnant, breast-feeding, have diabetes, or have poor blood flow. 
- Examples of products that freeze away warts include: Dr. Scholl’s Freeze Away. 

AT-HOME-REMEDIES 

Duct Tape 
- To use duct tape to remove a wart, you can cover the wart with SILVER duct tape for 6 days. Then, you can soak the wart with warm water for several minutes and gently rub the skin with a pumice stone to remove the dead layers of the skin. You will normally have to repeat these steps for up to 2 months to completely remove the wart. This method has proven to be just as effective as freezing away a wart. 

PLEASE SEE YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU: 
- Have many warts on one site
- Have extremely painful warts 
- Have a toe nail involved 
- Have Diabetes or other medical conditions related to poor blood flow or nerve damage to your feet  
- Have tried over-the-counter medications but warts are still present, worsen in condition, or recur 
- Are taking immune-suppressing medication, steroids, or other medications that contain salicylic acid 
- Are younger than 4 years old 
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding