Treatment

Typical cycle

Patient-applied treatments

Imiquimod

Apply at bedtime for 3 days removed in morning , then no treatment for 4 days; alternatively, may apply every other day for 3 applications;  repeat weekly cycles up to 16 weeks.

Podophyllotoxin

solution or gel

Apply twice daily for 3 days and removed in 12 hours, then no treatment for 4 days; repeat for 4 cycles.

Physician-applied treatments

Cryotherapy, Surgical excision, electrosurgery and laser

Used as frequently as every week (interval needed to see if wart has resolved to any extent and to allow for tissue healing)

Interferon

Can be used in office setting.

Podophyllin resin

Applied to warts individually and let dry; can be used weekly.

Trichloroacetic acid

Applied sparingly to warts and let dry; can be used weekly.