Wart Removers
Warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), of which there are more than 100 strains. HPV is contagious, so if you or someone you know has warts, be careful about touching or sharing items such as towels. Over-the-counter wart removers, which often contain salicylic acid and are applied directly to the wart, may help. Also see cold sore treatments.
| Product Name | Percent of Pharmacists' Votes |
|---|---|
| Compound W |
47%
|
| DuoFilm |
24%
|
| Dr. Scholl's Clear Away |
11%
|
| Curad Mediplast |
8%
|
| Wart-Off |
7%
|
| Wartner |
3%
|
| Other |
1%
|
See Other Topicals
Acne Products
Blemishes, pimples, whiteheads, zits—acne is a drag. Acne most commonly appears on your face, neck, back, and chest. Washing your skin regularly...
Topical Poison Ivy/ Oak Remedies
"Leaves of three—let it be" is solid advice for avoiding poison ivy and poison oak, but sometimes contact with these plants is unavoidable...
Scar Treatments
Is your cut, scrape, or burn scarring? The good news is that it's healing—the wound is being patched with repaired skin. The not-so-good...
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