Because of the benign and self-limited nature of warts, treatment in most situations is optional. However some patients experience pain, discomfort, or embarrassment, and wish to pursue treatment. There is currently no specific antiviral therapy available to cure HPV infection.² The existing treatment options focus on either destruction of visible verruca or helping the patient’s immune system fight the wart. There is no universal treatment for all warts. Some treatments are painful and can produce discoloration and scarring. Others are painless but more time-consuming. Often, the decision on which treatment to pursue is based upon: The physician, patient, or parent’s preference The number, type and distribution of warts The effectiveness and tolerability of the treatment Side effects Some treatments are carried out in the home while others are performed in the office.