Wartner Wart & Verruca Remover, 14ml

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For verrucas, a file is included for optimal preparation prior to the treatment: see leaflet for additional instructions. A 2019 study found a slightly higher success rate for the cryosurgical removal of genital warts: 79–88%. The researchers also found that it was safe during pregnancy. After treatment, recap firmly. Rotate the cap and make sure the blue and white knobs are not aligned to activate the closing mechanism. Repeat the application once per week until the wart has disappeared or for a maximum of 6 weeks. For each next application, repeat steps 2-5, including tapping the pen (cap facing down) 3 times on a flat solid surface before each use.

However, cryotherapy may be the most effective approach to certain kinds of warts. For example, a 2012 review found that the procedure had a 60–86% success rate as a treatment for common and genital warts. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Wartner ® Pro for the removal of warts & verrucas Works faster than most conventional liquids and gels

Treatment of warts & verrucas

It is important to note that cryosurgery, or cryotherapy, does not cure the underlying HPV infection. Currently, no treatment can do so. How to choose the best wart remover for you What are warts, and how are they different from verrucas?

For better results, we recommend to soak the feet or hands in warm water for 5 minutes prior to treatment. A dermatologist usually begins by scraping dead skin cells from the wart with a scalpel. This exposes more of the surface skin containing the virus to the freezing agent, which is liquid nitrogen. Some PBS medications are restricted and require prior approval from Medicare before a doctor is able to prescribe them on the PBS. This prior approval to prescribe grants the doctor the Authority to prescribe the desired medicine and have it funded under the PBS.To avoid irritation and hyperpigmentation, treated skin should be protected from the sun until 30 days after treatment. A retrospective study from 2015 placed the success rate for common wart removal at 75% and found that it took an average of 1.18 sessions to remove warts with cryosurgery. What’s more, warts can be annoying and embarrassing. Verrucas can be painful due to the pressure of walking. Treatment decreases the chance of them spreading. How do you treat warts and verrucas?