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We advise against self-treatment of warts. Over-the-counter medications contain acids or chemicals that destroy skin cells, and can damage healthy tissue in the surrounding area.
Self-treatment with such medications should always be avoided by people with diabetes and those with cardiovascular or circulatory disorders. Never use them in the presence of an active infection.
If you absolutely cannot see a podiatrist for treatment of plantar warts and you want to try self-treatment, salicylic acid has been shown to be the most effective over-the-counter wart medication. We recommend the WartStick Maximum Strength Salicylic Acid Solid-Stick Common and Plantar Wart Remover 0.2 Oz for two reasons:
- It is one of the strongest OTC wart medications with 40% salicylic acid.
- It goes on dry so it is less likely to spread to and damage surrounding tissue.
Try this for about 3-4 weeks. If you are not seeing improvement see a podiatrist or dermatologist.
