Freezing or burning your own skin is a scary thought for most people and many people (me included) would like to avoid this practice if at all possible.
For years doctors have been removing plantar, hand and genital warts by freezing them.
This often causes the patient unnecessary pain and discomfort.
There are many removal options available to you now that are not only painless, but also extremely effective.
In this article I will describe some of these options and help you to make the best decision for yourself and/or loved ones.
Many painless wart removal products on the market today have Salicylic Acid as the main active ingredient.
This type of acid helps your body to dissolve the outer layer of dead skin, thus removing your warts.
Although these types of treatment products are considered to be a much less painful alternative to freezing or burning, you should know that they can leave a slight burning or stinging sensation that usually goes away within a couple of minutes.
Although many wart removal methods have a similar active ingredient, there are different ways to apply the solution and some are better for you than others.
You should consider the location of your warts before choosing a treatment style.
For example, placing a large patch with salicylic acid over the wart on your fingertip might not be very convenient for someone who uses their hands all day for typing or other tasks.
If you use your fingers all day for work or school like most of us do, then you should consider a removal product that is in liquid form and comes with a pinpoint applicator for your convenience.
You should also consider the sensitivity of your skin and the location of your wart before selecting a product.
Most products with salicylic acid should not cause you too much discomfort for hand or plantar warts (warts on your feet).
However, freezing genital warts by yourself can be painful and is generally not recommended.