How to Get Rid of Warts on Children's Hands

According to Children's Hospital in Colorado, warts are more common in children than adults. One of the most common spots for a wart is on the child's fingers or hand. Warts on the hand are almost always painless, but they can be embarrassing for a child when they're in an easily visible spot. They will go away on their own eventually, but you can hurry the process along by using a treatment to get rid of the wart.

Instructions

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  Talk to your child's doctor about using an over-the-counter wart removal product. Children's hospital says that over-the-counter treatments are appropriate for most children who are old enough to cooperate with the treatment. If your child is young, the doctor might burn or freeze the wart. Otherwise, he can guide you to an appropriate product.

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  Purchase the product recommended by your child's doctor. There are different brand names, but the Mayo Clinic says the active ingredient will most likely be salicylic acid.

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  Apply the product as directed on the packaging. Usually it will come on a pre-medicated strip or patch that can easily be applied to your child's hand. However, some medications are painted directly onto the wart. If you use a liquid, cover the wart with a bandage after application.

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  Reapply the medication as directed. Usually you will need to do this every day. You should have your child soak her hand before you put on the medication. While the wart is wet, Children's Hospital says you should gently file it down with an emery board to remove dead tissue.

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  Continue the treatment until the wart is completely gone. It can take several weeks to completely get rid of a wart on a child's hand. Let your child know he has to be patient and cooperate with the treatment to get rid of the growth.