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Treatment After Removal of the Wart

Warts are a thickening of the skin caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus, or HPV, reports Drugs.com, a website dedicated to drugs and the treatment of conditions. Wart removal can cause damage to the skin and requires mild post-treatment care in most cases.

  1. Medications

    • Your doctor may give you medications to take orally or to apply to the skin after the wart removal. Make sure to keep a schedule and use the dosage your physician recommends. Consult your physician before taking any additional medications or applying any other topical solutions.

    Follow-Ups

    • After having a wart removed, you may need to visit your doctor again within two to three months, according to Drugs.com. Ask your doctor if you need to schedule any additional appointments or how often you need to come in for check-ups.

    Infection

    • When you have a wart removed, you will want to keep close tabs on your skin's healing process. Watch out for signs of infection, including increased pain, swelling, pus or blistering.

    Self-Care

    • You should clean the area with soap and water, and you can apply a small bandage if you wish, reports Healthsquare.com, a health information site. After the wart removal, do not apply any lotions or creams without your doctor's approval.

    Recovery Time

    • After the wart removal, a scab will form over the affected area. Generally, healing time is between two to three weeks. If you experience a blister, do not pick it; a blister should break on its own in approximately 10 to 14 days.

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