– **Cryotherapy** — Freezing with liquid nitrogen (most common).
– **Cantharidin** — “Blister beetle” liquid causes blistering under the wart.
– **Electrosurgery/Curettage** — Burning or scraping off the wart.
– **Laser Therapy** — For stubborn cases.
– **Topical Prescriptions** — Imiquimod or stronger acids.
– For genital warts: Prescription creams (imiquimod, podophyllin) or procedures.
Treatments remove visible warts but not the virus, so recurrence is possible. Consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and tailored treatment, especially for facial, periungual, or genital warts.
Prevention tips: Avoid touching warts, wear flip-flops in public showers, keep skin intact, and consider HPV vaccination (prevents genital warts and related cancers).
