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How Do You Get Rid of Warts?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

What are warts?

In most cases, warts will go away on their own without any medical intervention. You, or your doctor, can also treat them with salicylic acid, freezing (cryotherapy), zapping and cutting, or with duct tape or over the counter treatments.
In most cases, warts will go away on their own without any medical intervention. You, or your doctor, can also treat them with salicylic acid, freezing (cryotherapy), zapping and cutting, or with duct tape or over the counter treatments.

Many people have warts or at least think they do. You have already probably seen a wart on someone you know or met. It is important to know what a wart is, how it looks, and what to do if you spot one on your body. 

A wart is a small area with hardened skin that usually appears with a bumpy surface. Different warts may be of different sizes, shapes, and colors. Depending on the type of wart you have, they may appear anywhere on your body. In children, warts mostly appear on the hands, feet, and face.

There are five types of warts.

  1. Common warts: These are the type of warts typically found on the hands.
  2. Flat warts: Flat warts are warts that may appear on your face, mostly the forehead.
  3. Genital warts: You will find these types of warts on your genitals, pubic area, or between the thighs.