How do you use Compound W invisible strips?
- wash affected area.
- may soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes.
- dry area thoroughly.
- remove medicated bandage from backing paper.
- apply.
- repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks.
Full Answer
How long do you leave Compound W bandaids on?
Peel off the protective covering and place the patch/bandage over the area. Leave in place according to package directions. Remove and place a new patch/bandage as directed (usually every 8 to 48 hours depending on brand). Repeat this procedure for up to 2 weeks for corns and calluses and 12 weeks for warts.
How long do I leave wart Remover strips on?
Dry area thoroughly. Remove medicated pad from backing paper by pulling from center of pad. Apply. Repeat procedure every 48 hours as needed until wart is removed for up to 12 weeks.
How do you use clear wart Remover strips?
Directions: Wash Affected Area: May soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes dry area thoroughly. Remove bandage strips by peeling backing off. Adhere medicated patch directly over wart. Repeat this procedure every 48 hours as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks.
How do you know when a wart is about to fall off?
The location of the wart and the thickness of the skin around the wart will determine how long it takes for the blister to form. The blister may be either clear or filled with blood. Sometimes a crust or scab may form instead. After 4 to 7 days, the blister will break, dry up and fall off.
Do you wash off Compound W?
Wipe the pad over the affected areas. Do not rinse off medicine after treatment.Feb 1, 2022
How do I use Compound W?
DirectionsWash affected area. May soak wart in warm water for 5 minutes.Dry area thoroughly.Using applicator, apply one drop at a time to sufficiently cover each wart.Let dry.Repeat this procedure once or twice daily as needed (until wart is removed) for up to 12 weeks.
Is Compound W supposed to burn?
Slight burning, skin redness, and peeling may occur. These effects are expected. If any of these effects worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, remember that your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
How long does Compound W take to work?
Be patient as it takes up to 12 weeks to get rid of warts. One will need a bottle of wart medication like Occlusal-HP or Compound W, a roll of 1-inch surgical tape ('Micropore' or 'Blenderm' are good) and a pumice stone or emery board. The wart should be soaked in warm water for 10 or 15 minutes.
Can you shower with Compound W strips?
You can even shower with it on. Clean foot with soap and water and fully dry. Then, use rubbing alcohol on bottom and top of foot to get the whole area super clean.
What is inside a wart?
Warts are caused by an infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV). The virus causes an excess amount of keratin, a hard protein, to develop in the top skin layer (epidermis). The extra keratin produces the rough, hard texture of a wart.Feb 9, 2022
When should you stop using salicylic acid on a wart?
The file will also have living wart virus on it, so throw it away after using it to avoid spreading the virus. Stop using the medicine for 2 to 3 days if the area becomes too tender.
Why does Compound W turn white?
Official Answer. Yes, this is normal. Salicylic acid (the active ingredient in Compound W) is a keratolytic agent and works by peeling off the outer layers of the skin. This can look unsightly and by all means cover it but it is not entirely necessary.Apr 1, 2022
Compound W Maximum Strength One Step Invisible Wart Remover Strips, 14 Count
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Compound W Maximum Strength One Step Invisible Strips easily,effectively and discreetly remove common and plantar warts
