Over the counter anti-wart products that contain salicylic acid work to dissolve the wart layer by layer. They can be applied in the form of a patch, liquid or gel, according to Cleveland Clinic.
In this rigorous analysis, salicylic acid was the only treatment that proved to be effective for the treatment of uncomplicated warts, with DNCB immunotherapy coming in a distant second.
One of the most recommended treatments for warts is salicylic acid, which does the job of irritating the area so the immune system attacks the wart. This can be as effective as freezing it.
"Mediplast, Dr. Scholl's Clear Away and Duofilm are helpful because they are bandages impregnated with salicylic acid and can be cut to the size of a wart," says Hogan. It's best to soak the wart ...