Treating facial warts

Back to Health A to Z. Warts and verrucas are small lumps on the skin that most people have at some point in their life. They usually go away on their own but may take months or even years.

Articles in the December issue discuss various health issues affecting school-aged children, including acne, eczema and growth disorders. Volume 39, No. Nongenital warts are a common condition seen in general practice, affecting patients of all ages.

Warts vary in appearance and may develop singly or in clusters. Some are more likely to affect particular areas of the body. Read more about the symptoms of warts.

Ugly and annoying, warts never seem to go away fast enough. Treating them may help speed their departure. Warts are generally harmless and often disappear on their own over time, but they're unsightly, and some, like those found on the soles of the feet, can make walking and exercise painful.

Warts — and how to treat them — often fall into the things-I-secretly-google-because-I'm-too-embarassed-to-ask-my-doctor category. But despite their unwarranted bad rep, warts are incredibly common. Luckily, they're also easy to treat. We asked the experts to walk us through how warts occur and how to treat them — no matter where they pop up.

Patients often ask the pharmacist for advice about warts. It is imperative to inquire about the location and appearance of the lesions. Warts in some locations e.

Although most warts will go away on their own, if you have a wart on your face, you may want to speed up the process. Luckily, there are several remedies you can try to remove warts from your face! To remove a wart on your face, soak a cotton ball in an mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. Place the cotton ball on the wart and cover it with a bandage, then leave it in place for 24 hours.