Silver Nitrate and Warts

Silver nitrate (salt of silver) is caustic. In other words, it is a burning agent. You can apply it to eliminate your wart problem. The substance is available in the form of a pencil. This allows easy application. You can also obtain it in cream form or as a solution.

The substance can never be applied to facial warts. You must also avoid use on inflamed or broken skin surfaces. If your wart is distended or obviously sore, do not use silver nitrate. Also be aware that silver nitrate can stain your hands and clothing. It may also discolor your furniture.

The process for applying silver nitrate is as follows:

· Carefully file off any dead skin on your wart. Gently do so using a pumice stone or emery board.

· When the area is clear, moisten the tip of your silver nitrate pencil. Use water. Never lick it with your tongue or dampen it with the tip of your fingers.

· Take the pencil and gently apply it to the individual warts. Hold it there for between 1 and 2 minutes.

· Remove the pencil and cover the warts or warts with a dressing. This will act as protection from damage due to daily life. It will also inhibit infection.

· Keep the protective covering on for 24 hours. After this period, remove it and repeat the process all over again.

Treatment using silver nitrate may vary according to the package directions. Some treatments state to treat once every 24 hours for a total of 7 treatments over as many days. Another possibility is 3 to 6 treatments daily given 3 days apart for 1 month in total. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions of your specific type of nitrate.