How do you get rid of stubborn flat warts?

Treatment and removal

excision, which involves cutting or scraping away the wart with a scalpel.
burning, where the wart is removed using a laser.
cryotherapy, which involves freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen until it falls off.

Can you laser flat warts?

Warts may respond to over-the-counter treatments or cryotherapy, but, often, laser therapy is the ideal solution to eliminate ugly, uncomfortable warts. Laser therapy works by destroying the tiny blood vessels in a wart, which feeds the abnormal tissue.

Can a dermatologist remove flat warts?

Although most warts are harmless, dermatologists do treat them. You should see a dermatologist if you cannot get rid of the warts, the warts hurt, or you have many warts. Dermatologists have many treatments for warts.

Do flat warts ever go away?

Flat warts usually disappear on their own. This may take a month or two, or up to two years. Your general health, the type of wart, and the area the warts cover all contribute to how fast the warts may clear up.

Is laser treatment good for warts?

Some doctors think there isn’t enough proof that laser surgery works better than other treatments, like removing it with regular surgery. But lasers may do a better job of keeping the warts from coming back.

Which medicine is best for warts?

Nonprescription wart removal products such as salicylic acid are available as a patch, ointment, pad and liquid. For common warts, look for a 17 percent salicylic acid solution. These products (Compound W, Dr. Scholl’s Clear Away Wart Remover, others) are usually used daily, often for a few weeks.

How easily do flat warts spread?

Warts are not highly contagious and usually require a small break in the skin to become infected. Flat warts tend to stay small in size, but they can be numerous in quantity. Flat warts often spread to other places on the body by scratching or shaving.