Things You'll Need:
- Over-the counter wart removal products
- Patience
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Step 1
Hydrogen peroxideTry home remedies first. Flat warts may go away on their own, but most people want faster results. Over-the-counter products for wart removal consist of mild acids such as salicylic acid. Also used is hydrogen peroxide, mercurochrome, and Bactine. Cryogenics in non-prescription form is another product, although a more expensive alternative, now available over-the-counter. Treatment consists of spraying a chemical onto the affected area, which freezes the wart and eventually allows it to fall off.
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Step 2
Obtain medication from a doctor. If home remedies don't help, there is medication for wart removal that can be prescribed by a physician. These contain stronger ingredients than those found in over-the-counter products and may cause some irritation or pain for a few days.
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Step 3
Liquid nitrogenHave flat warts surgically removed. Larger flat warts may warrant surgery by laser treatment or cauterization. Another treatment is cryosurgery, for which the tissue is frozen with liquid nitrogen, allowing for an immediate removal of the affected area. A fourth option especially useful for flat warts on the face is Electrocoagulation or Short Wave Electrolysis. In this case a plastic surgeon uses a fine probe and destroys unwanted skin tissue with radio waves.















Comments
JanieWrites said
on 4/1/2009 great info - these warts can be real bothersome.
sonni57 said
on 3/25/2009 Good suggestion on how to get rid of flat warts.
sneedc said
on 3/25/2009 I just noticed a growth of some sort on my outter eye. I may have to do some home treatments on this joker. It is bothersome. 5*
syriusas said
on 3/24/2009 Thanks for the info on how to get rid of flat warts! Don't have any now, but will keep this in mind~ :) 5* and a rec.
woot said
on 3/19/2009 I guess this ok, but I'd check with my doctor first.