Keratolysis for HPV wart removal involves the removal of dead skin cells of the warts. The most popular over-the-counter method that works via keratolytic removal of viral-infected tissues is salicylic acid.
Most health stores sell salicylic acid in the form of medicated pads or plasters and also in the form of concentrated salicylic acid in a bottle. Keratolysis via salicylic acid to remove warts can get rid of your warts but you must adhere to it daily.
HPV wart removal through this process will cause peeling of the infected skin of your wart and this will trigger a slight swelling and irritation. Do not worry when this occurs as your body’s immune system is fighting off the virus as it tries to kill it.
For warts located at the face, hands, fingers or feet, salicylic acid works well but you will be given other keratolytic formulations for genital warts. Your doctor will also prescribe a milder keratolytic for HPV wart removal in children.
The most important part in ensuring that you get the desired result is persistence in following through with the treatmetnt. Basically, you start by soaking the area affected by warts with warm water for five to ten minutes. Use a pumice stone or an emery board to file off dead skin cells around and on your wart. This will aid in better absorption of the keratolytivc medicine.
If you’re using medicated plaster, cut it around the size of the wart and attach it. Make sure the area is clean and dry before adhering the plaster. Keratolytic method using concentrated salicylic acid involves the same steps except that you must place the medicine directly onto the warts to prevent irritating healthy skin cells around the wart area.
Keep doing this daily and you will have the HPV warts off within 12 weeks. Remember that patience and persistent is vital for the HPV wart removal treatment to work.
