Warts are an infection that appear on the body that are caused by the human papillomavirus. Warts can develop on the skin, in the mouth, on the genitals and in the rectal area. Warts are very contagious and can be spread from contact from one person to the next. They can also be spread by using items from someone who has them. Warts usually disappear on their own but can be treated if they are painful and embarrassing. Treating warts also lessens the risk that they will spread to other parts of the body.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid can be used on the skin every day for several weeks to burn off the wart from the skin. Compound W is the most common name brand of salicylic acid and can be purchased at any drug store. Clean or bathe the area of the wart and pat dry with a clean towel. Apply the acid directly to the wart. The acid works best when it is applied to wet skin. Every day, before you take a bath, use a pumice stone or emery board to file away the dead skin, then reapply the acid after you have taken your bath. This method may take a little longer for removal, but the wart is usually completely gone in a few weeks.
