How to Thin Compound W

Used to remove warts, Compound W can be thinned with water. The key ingredient in Compound W is topical salicylic acid. This powerful ingredient can cause skin to dry. If you have sensitive skin, diluting Compound W before applying it enables your skin to gradually adjust to the drug. The liquid and gel form of Compound W can be thinned gradually by adding a couple drops of water with an eyedropper, stirring, then repeating the process until the Compound W is diluted.

Things You'll Need

• Warm water
• Soap
• Compound W gel (or liquid)
• Bowl
• Eye dropper
• Water
• Spoon

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Instructions

• 1

  Wash hands with warm water and soap. Dry thoroughly. Squeeze desired amount of Compound W gel out of the tube and into a clean bowl.

• 2

  Take a clean eyedropper and suction water into the vessel. Release a couple drops into the Compound W gel by squeezing the top of the eyedropper. Stir gel and water with a spoon. Gradually add more water as needed to attain desired consistency.

• 3

  Pour desired dose of Compound W liquid in a clean bowl. Add a couple drops of water. Blend water with Compound W. Add more water until Compound W has been thinned to desired consistency.