Warts
Dermatology Pathways: Viral warts NICE CKS: Warta and verrucae BAD Patient Information: Viral warts NHS Website: Warts and verrucas
Treatment of cutaneous and plantar warts
Salicylic acid + Lactic acid
Salactol paint
Salatac gel
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid 26% solution
Salicylic acid 26% gel
Prescribing Notes:
- Treatments are available via Pharmacy First.
- These preparations are suitable for all cutaneous warts except facial or genital warts.
- Treatment should be continued for at least 3 months and then reviewed.
- Warts may regress on their own and treatment is required only if the warts are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress.
History Notes
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.
Treatment of cutaneous and plantar warts
No treatment.
Salicylic acid + Lactic acid
Salactol paint
Salatac gel
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid 26% solution
Salicylic acid 26% gel
Prescribing Notes:
- Treatments are available via Pharmacy First.
- These preparations are suitable for all cutaneous warts except facial or genital warts.
- Treatment should be continued for at least 3 months and then reviewed.
- Warts may regress on their own and treatment is required only if the warts are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress.
History Notes
27/05/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.