Warts on the finger
Especially children and teenagers often suffer from warts on their fingers. In many cases, they regress spontaneously, so that a therapy with medication is not always necessary. Apart from the aesthetic aspect, however, small children in particular tend to scratch open the annoying knobs on their fingers.
In this way, the highly infectious viruses reach other areas of the skin and can cause further warts. It is therefore not uncommon for children to have several warts on one finger. Various drugs from the pharmacy are suitable for use, such as combination preparations with lactic and salicylic acid. In children under four years of age, no icing spray may be used yet. Some preparations can also be purchased in patch form and can replace tinctures.
Are warts treatment drugs available over the counter or prescription only?
In uncomplicated cases, over-the-counter drugs from the pharmacy are suitable for wart treatment. For example, individual warts on the hands can often be treated on their own. Thorn warts under the sole of the foot, however, are rather stubborn and often require stronger prescription drugs.
For genital warts, usually only prescription drugs help. You should also seek help from your doctor if you have previous illnesses, such as diabetes, circulatory problems or immune deficiencies. Nearly all acidic drugs are over-the-counter and can be purchased in pharmacies, some even in drugstores. Stronger drugs such as Imiquimod, however, can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription.
