The Secret of Great Health Care
Warts often go away on their own. Warts can be treated by multiple methods but no method is guaranteed to make the warts go away. Spontaneous regression is common. Therapy with compounds that freeze the wart are commonly employed. A common example of this is Dr. Scholl’s Freeze away.
In addition to the products that freeze the warts, there are products that can be used to deliver medications to destroy the wart. The active ingredient in these products is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is likely more effective than freezing in its ability to get rid of warts. The downside is that it takes weeks of treatments to be effective.
A great natural product can be used to treat warts, moles and skin tags. Check out Moles, Warts and Skin Tag Removal for a natural solution without surgery.
Over-the-counter wart products
|
Name |
Use |
Age |
Note |
|
Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away |
Common and Plantar Warts |
4 and older |
Wart will fall of in as few as 10 days, if still there after 14 days, it may be retreated – do not use more than 4 applications on one wart |
|
Wartner |
Plantar Warts |
4-years-old and older |
Wart falls off in 10-14 days |
|
Dr. Scholl's Clear Away |
Plantar Warts |
No age on box - don't use under 4 |
Salicylic acid patches, need to reapplied every 48 hours, may use up to 12 weeks |
|
Wart Stick |
Plantar Warts |
No age on box - don't use under 4 |
Daily application of salicylic acid to wart that is to be covered with a bandage. |
Dr. Scholl's Clear Away Wart Remover Medicated Disks, Plantar for Feet, 24-Count
Boxes (Pack of 3)
Dr. Scholl's Freeze Away Wart Remover - 40226Sch -12 Ea
What is a Corn/Callus
Calluses and corns are hard, thick areas of dead skin that develop to protect the underlying skin or structures due to friction, pressure or injury.
Calluses are most often seen on the feet and hands, but can occur anywhere. Calluses are commonly seen at the base of the fingers. They also develop on the foot at the heel, under the big toe or the ball of the foot
Corns are found where toes rub together. Corns inner core can be hard or soft. A hard corn is seen over a bony toe. A soft corn is seen between the toes.
Pain may occur when there is pressure on it.
How do you treat Corns/Calluses
The first step in treating a callus is to get the area clean by taking a shower or bath. Next, immediately after washing the area use a pumice stone to gently exfoliate the area around the corn or callus. Do not aggressively rub the area as this may increase the risk of infection. Pumice stones are available as multiple over-the-counter products. Stones are typically moistened and the area is rubbed in a circular motion with light pressure. Over-the-counter products for corns and calluses come in two major forms: protection or treatment. If there is discomfort secondary to the corn or callus a protective donut pad can be placed on the corn or callus to relieve pressure. These products are sold as corns/callus cushions. Corns or calluses are treated with medicated pads or liquids that contain salicylic acid to help remove the corn or callus. Generally these products are recommended if you desire to get rid of the corn or callus. If you want to both protect and get rid of the callus/corn than a medicated pad to treat corns and calluses provide both protection and treatment. Common examples of over-the-counter products include: Dr. Scholl's Round Callus Cushions, 6-Count Packages (Pack of 8)
What to do when faced with a wart, corn or callus
- What do you have? Evalute the bump to determine if it is a corn, callus or wart. If you are unsure see your doctor.
- Determine if you need to go to the doctor.
- Choose an over-the-counter product to treat/manage as outlined above.
- Over the counter products, medical supplies and health products can be found at: CWI Medical – Medical Supplies and Health Care Products
- Another good place to purchase products discussed in this chapter is at The Drug Store.
- Determine if you need to go to the doctor.
