Removing Underam Warts

Underarm warts, like warts found on other parts of the body, are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Although there are different kinds of warts, most are passed off by either poor hygiene (such as not showering, especially after sweating) or contact with other individuals who have warts. Luckily, there are different cures for underarm warts, many of which you can perform in the comfort of your own home.

Purchase a wart remover from your local pharmacy that contains salicylic acid. You do not need a prescription for this medicated cream and can find it at any pharmacy (such as Walgreens or CVS or even Walmart). Apply the cream to the underarm wart every day after showering. You will want to keep your arm up so the cream can be absorbed into wart. This is only necessary for a few minutes. Once the cream has absorbed into the skin you can rest your arms back down to your sides.

Go to your doctor if you have been using the salicylic acid for several months and haven't seen any improvement. Your doctor may want to apply cantharidin to the wart. This is a chemical that will blister and scab the wart over so it falls off. The medication will be coated onto the wart and a bandage placed over it.

Return to the doctor after a few days and your doctor will remove the wart and dead skin. Although the procedure isn't overly painful it can be uncomfortable at times, especially if your arm rubs over the wart.

Purchase a nitrogen-based freezing medication. This can be done at the store, or you can purchase a heavier nitrogen freezing medication from your doctor. This can be applied to the skin wart and after a few weeks the wart will freeze itself off. At home the small amounts of medication will be added once a day, while the heavier medication at the doctor's office will be applied every one to three weeks.

* When treating an underarm wart you will want to avoid apply your deodorant directly to the war. This is because warts can be spread through contact, so rolling your deodorant on may actually result in additional warts appearing.
* You will also want to avoid shaving on the wart. Not only can this spread the infection but it can be extremely painful. If you must shave around the area be extremely careful and dispose of the razor after use.