Has the capability of inhibiting DNA synthesis. However it is very expensive and painful. Was developed for treatment of squamous cell carcinomas and is not labeled for treatment of warts. The approved hormone-like protein interferon is being used to treat warts. Involves injections every other day for three weeks.
Physicians use scalpel to cut out wart and surrounding tissue.
Wound is sutured when size of incision warrants. Pain associated with procedure is generally alleviated by prescription pain killers. Some scarring may occur. Virus is frequently located in surrounding tissue and may reoccur in time. Some discomfort and pain associated with procedure.