How to Use Compound W for HPV

Human papillomavirus (HPV) often causes warts to appear on the surface of the skin. HPV can be sexually transmitted or transmitted through other contact with an infected person. HPV has over 80 varieties, some of which cause cervical cancer. Most people who contract HPV will not notice any symptoms, as the body's immune system will clear the virus naturally. However, those who do develop warts can sometimes treat them with over-the-counter products, such as Compound W. Compound W comes in four different varieties.

Instructions

Liquid Compound W

• 1

  Wash the area around the wart and the wart itself, then dry completely.

• 2

  Remove the applicator from the bottle.

• 3

  Place enough liquid on the wart to completely cover it. Let it dry. Repeat this procedure daily until the wart disappears.

Gel Compound W

• 4

  Wash the wart and the area around it. Dry thoroughly.

• 5

  Squeeze the tube to apply gel to the wart one drop at time until it is completely covered.

• 6

  Let the gel dry. Repeat daily until the wart disappears.

Compound W Pads

• 7

  Wash the area around the wart, then dry thoroughly.

• 8

  Remove the backing from the pad.

• 9

  Place the pad over the wart securely. After 48 hours, remove the pad and apply a fresh one. Repeat until the wart disappears.

Compound W Freeze Off

• 10

  Attach the applicator to the handle. The applicator is the stick with a foam tip. Press the stick into the slot on the handle.

• 11

  Insert the foam tip on the applicator into the aerosol can, lining up the notches.

• 12

  Hold the aerosol can upright. Press the handle down for approximately two or three seconds. You should hear a hissing sound during this step.

• 13

  Remove the handle and applicator from the aerosol can.

• 14

  Touch the wart with the foam applicator tip for 20 seconds or less.