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Verrucae (warts) Treatment Online — Ontario Virtual Care
See a licensed pharmacist online for verrucae (warts) — no waiting room, no travel.
Verrucae, or warts, are small, rough skin growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting the outer skin layer, most often on the hands or the soles of the feet (plantar warts), sometimes with tiny black dots (clotted blood vessels) visible on the surface. They spread through direct contact or contaminated surfaces like pool decks, locker rooms, and shared towels, which is why they're common in kids, teens, and anyone who spends time barefoot in communal wet areas. Left untreated, warts can resolve on their own over months to years, especially in children, but many people choose to treat them for comfort, appearance, or to stop them from spreading.
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Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real pharmacist assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 online pharmacist consult can confirm your growth has the typical look of a wart — rough surface, possible tiny black dots, slow growth — rather than something that needs closer in-person evaluation, and recommend an appropriate strength and regimen of salicylic acid treatment. The assessment specifically checks the location (face, genitals, and eye area are excluded from self-treatment) and screens for diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system that would change the approach for a foot wart. If your wart is large, clustered, recurring, or not improving, the pharmacist can point you toward in-person options like cryotherapy instead.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed pharmacist reviews your answers
A real pharmacist licensed in Ontario reviews your case, typically the same day — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, typically the same day.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the pharmacist reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
What Our Pharmacists Can Assess
Common warts
Rough, raised warts most often found on the fingers, hands, and around the nails.
Plantar warts
Warts on the sole of the foot, flattened by walking pressure and often tender to stand on.
Mosaic warts
A tight cluster of many small plantar warts grouped closely together, which tend to be more resistant to treatment.
Flat warts
Smaller, smoother, flat-topped warts that tend to appear in clusters, often on the arms or legs.
Common Symptoms
- A small, rough, raised bump on the skin
- Tiny black dots visible on the surface (small clotted blood vessels)
- Most common on the fingers, hands, or soles of the feet
- A grainy or rough-feeling texture
- Slow growth over weeks to months
- Pain when walking or standing, if the wart is on a weight-bearing part of the foot
- Can appear alone or in a cluster of several warts
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 pharmacist after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic acid 17-40% | Keratolytic | Topical | OD, consistently over several weeks |
Non-medication options
- Avoid picking/shaving over the wart; keep covered
- Avoid sharing footwear/towels — Refer for cryotherapy if refractory after adequate trial.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real pharmacist review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the wart just go away on its own if I wait?
It can — warts often resolve spontaneously over months to years, especially in children — but many people treat them anyway for comfort, to stop them spreading, or because waiting years isn't appealing.
How long does salicylic acid treatment actually take?
It needs consistent daily application over several weeks to a few months — progress is gradual, and stopping too early is the most common reason treatment seems like it "didn't work."
Can I get it frozen off (cryotherapy) instead?
Yes, that's a common in-person alternative, especially if topical treatment hasn't worked after a fair trial — your pharmacist can refer you for that if needed.
Are warts contagious to other parts of my body or to other people?
Yes — they spread through direct contact and contaminated surfaces, so avoid picking or shaving over a wart, keep it covered, and don't share towels or footwear.
My plantar wart is painful to walk on — is that normal?
Yes, warts on weight-bearing areas of the foot are often uncomfortable due to pressure; they're still generally treatable with topical therapy unless you have diabetes, poor circulation, or a weakened immune system, which changes the approach.
Verrucae (warts) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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