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Warts and verrucae - Management
Topical salicylic acid - any site (except face)

Age from 1 year onwards
Salicylic acid 12% gel (Bazuka®)
Bazuka gel
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 5 grams.
Age: from 1 year onwards
NHS cost: £3.39
OTC cost: £5.35
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This gel may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.
Salicylic acid 12% gel (Salatac®)
Salatac gel
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 8 grams.
Age: from 1 year onwards
NHS cost: £3.12
OTC cost: £4.89
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This gel may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.
Salicylic acid 16.7% paint (Salactol®)
Salactol paint
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 10 ml.
Age: from 1 year onwards
NHS cost: £1.79
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This paint may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.
Salicylic acid 26% gel (Bazuka Extra Strength®)
Bazuka Extra Strength 26% gel
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 5 grams.
Age: from 1 year onwards
NHS cost: £3.95
OTC cost: £5.45
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This gel may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.
Salicylic acid 26% solution (Occlusal®)
Occlusal 26% solution
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 10 ml.
Age: from 1 year onwards
NHS cost: £3.39
OTC cost: £5.97
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This solution may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.
Age from 6 years onwards
Salicylic acid 17% paint (Compound W®)
Compound W 17% wart remover paint
Apply to the wart or verruca once a day.
Supply 6 ml.
Age: from 6 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.21
OTC cost: £3.60
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Before applying the treatment to the wart or verruca, soak the affected area in warm water to soften the skin (e.g. for 5-10 minutes). Gently peel off old elastic film before re-applying. Avoid applying the treatment to the skin surrounding the wart/verruca - wipe off excess gel with a tissue. Rub the wart/verruca surface gently with a disposable nail file once or twice a week to remove hard skin. This paint may need to be used for up to 3 months to remove the wart/verruca.

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