Warts/Molluscum

What Wart Medications Treat

Wart medications can be used to treat patients in a variety of ways. These include:

• Removal or reduction of common skin warts
• Disruption of the viral activity causing the wart
• Relief from pain and discomfort (e.g. plantar warts)
• Prevention of spreading
• Treating areas where warts were removed

Types of Wart Medications Offered

There are a few different types of wart medications that can be used.

Topical Wart Creams and Gels

Creams and gels are common forms of treatment used for warts. They commonly feature active ingredients such as salicylic acid and are used directly on the wart. They help add moisture to the skin and cause the warts to peel off in layers over time. They also work by dissolving substances that make cells of the skin stick together and make these cells shed more easily.

Keratolytic Agents

This is a type of acid used to prevent adhesions between keratinocytes. This exfoliates the thickened skin and causes layers of the warts to shed once the outer layers are broken down. Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are the acids most often used. There are also some other acid types that may be used for peels.

Antiviral Creams

Certain creams are also used for the treatment of conditions like genital warts. These creams often include those such as imiquimod and podophyllotoxin creams. Imiquimod creams work by helping the immune system attack the affected area. Podophyllotoxin creams work by poisoning the cells making up the warts to help get rid of them. These creams may be used anywhere from multiple times per day in cycles to a few times per week—depending on the specific treatment.

Cryotherapy Alternatives

The use of liquid nitrogen for freezing off warts is a common practice. However, there are also alternatives to cryotherapy. Some patients may choose to get laser treatment—or “photo-based” therapy. Others may have the wart tissue removed directly or try a topical acid or other medication alternative. Some patients also use antigen injections to help stimulate their immune system and fight off warts more quickly.

Popular Wart Medications Available

• Salicylic Acid-Based Creams This is a popular form of wart treatment. It works by peeling away the layers of the affected area. This gradually reduces the size of the wart until it disappears completely. The initiation caused by this acid also triggers a second response from the immune system to help get rid of the virus. These medications may be sold under brand names like Compound W or Duofilm.
• Imiquimod Cream (Aldara) This medication belongs to a class of topical immune response modifiers. It is used for the treatment of abnormal growths on the skin. It is commonly used as part of a treatment plan for external genital warts or other resistant warts. Brand names for this medication include Aldara and Zyclara.
• Podofilox (Condylox) Podofilox is another type of genital wart treatment. It should only be used externally. This type of treatment works by attacking the skin of the wart. It may be used in a gel or solution form.
• Cantharidin This medication works as a blister-inducing agent. It is commonly used in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum or warts. Cantharidin works by creating a blister beneath the wart and stopping the blood supply to it. This causes the blister to crust and fall off. Warts treated this way may feel itchy or uncomfortable for a period of time. However, this issue should resolve on its own.
• Tretinoin This is a type of off-label flat wart treatment. It is a derivative of vitamin A and is usually used on the face or on more sensitive areas of the body. This type of treatment works by acting as an irritant that promotes cell growth and turnover. This causes the skin of the wart to be replaced with healthier skin. This treatment is also used for the treatment of acne or damage from the sun.

Why Order Wart Creams from MyRx Outlet

Patients can get more affordable wart treatments when they order from MyRx Outlet. We offer prescription-strength treatments that can be shipped discreetly and securely to patients' homes in the U.S. We also work with licensed Canadian pharmacies to provide high-quality medications and additional prescription support. Patients can trust us as their source for skin medications and specialty creams.