Faq

Common warts are recognisable by the rough, “cauliflower-like” appearance of their surface. They are most commonly found on the hands, knees and elbows.

Verrucas are the same as common warts but only appear on the sole of the foot, or the bottom of toes. Verrucas tend to be flatter and are often painful due to the pressure caused by walking.

Yes, apart from the common wart, there are three other types of warts that occur frequently:

• Verruca (verruca plantaris).
  Verrucas are very similar to common warts and are caused by the same virus. A verruca feels like a rough lump but only appears on the sole of the foot or the bottom of toes. Verrucas can be very painful, particularly if they constantly rub against socks and shoes. Treat with Wartner Verruca Remover.
• Flat wart or verruca plana.
  Like the water wart (see below), this wart is commonly found in children. Flat warts are smooth and only a couple of millimetres in size. They appear most often on the face, arms and legs. The flat wart is more difficult to recognise. If you're not sure whether you have a flat wart, it is advisable to consult your doctor.
• Water wart or mollusca contagiosa. These warts are commonly found in children, but often fail to be recognised immediately as warts. They are white or translucent ball-shaped lumps with a dimple in the middle. In contrast to common warts and verrucas, they are smooth. They are caused by another virus, the so-called large poxvirus. They appear primarily on the stomach, back, arms and legs, but sometimes on the face too.

  NB. WARTNER IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR THE TREATMENT OF COMMON WARTS AND VERRUCAS

Always consult your doctor if you're not sure whether the condition is a wart or verruca.

Wartner may not be used for:

• removing warts on the face or the genitals;
• skin conditions with signs of inflammation;
• dark moles, dark-coloured, hairy or otherwise unusual looking skin conditions which resemble warts;
• warts on children under the age of four.

Wartner Wart Remover contains an aerosol can with a mixture of dimethyl ether and propane, an applicator holder and foam applicators; Wartner Verruca Remover also contains comfort pads and a file to remove calloused skin.

Wartner works in a similar way to the liquid nitrogen freezing method used by GPs. The freezing agent is applied to the foam applicator, you then freeze the wart or verruca by applying the saturated foam applicator for a few seconds. As a result of this freezing, the growth should fall off after about 10-14 days. Wartner is not harmful to the environment. How does it work demo.

Freezing the skin may lead to a slight aching, stinging sensation that may cause some discomfort. This will pass quickly, leaving a small blister under the treated area.

Yes, Wartner is safe to use if you follow the instructions carefully; however we do not advise use on children under the age of four.

CE Marked and classified as a Class II A Medical Device, which conforms to European guidelines (Council Directive 93/42/EEC) Wartner has been assessed by several scientific and medical experts as being a safe method for the removal of warts and verrucas: "Wartner meets all lawful requirements which serve to guarantee consumer safety". Mr J Sleumer - Laboratory Manager Eurofill - Zaandam, The Netherlands

Dermatologists confirm Wartner's safety: "The effectiveness of Wartner is comparable to that of the classic technique (Liquid Nitrogen = doctor's method) in every respect, and the freezing effect it has is similar to that obtained by Liquid Nitrogen, perhaps a little slower (20" application instead of 3" application), which I think is safer and less painfull" Dr J M Gray - Dermatologist - Paris, France

"The expert opinion is that Wartner freezing liquid can be applied by patients themselves, and therefore sold to the public freely" Dr I H Boersma - Dermatologist - Albert Schweizer Hospital - Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands

Wartner is based on the liquid nitrogen method of cryotherapy, which is used by doctors. Clinical studies have proved that Wartner is as effective as liquid nitrogen.

A clinical study to compare efficacy, tolerance and safety of 2 types of cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen (LN) and dimethylether/propane (DMEP) was performed by family physicians for warts on 124 patients (174 warts). Design of the study: randomized, multi-centred, controlled clinical trial with single blind assessment. Conclusions: The results show that both cryogenic agents were >90% effective. Liquid Nitrogen has a temperature of -196ºC, whilst DMEP is -57ºC and therefore much less likely to cause deep tissue damage.

Dermatologists confirm Wartner's effectiveness: "the efficacy of Wartner freezing fluid is as effective as commonly used liquid nitrogen (= doctor's method). In case of thick callosity we remove the callosity by scraping in a gentle way and apply Wartner freezing liquid effectively" Dr I H Boersma - Dermatologist - Albert Schweizer Hospital - Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands.

"The effectiveness of Wartner is comparable to that of the classic technique (Liquid Nitrogen = doctor's method) in every respect, and the freezing effect it has is similar to that obtained by Liquid Nitrogen, perhaps a little slower (20" application instead of 3" application), which I think is safer and less painful" Dr J M Gray - Dermatologist - Paris, France

If you follow all the directions in the instruction leaflet correctly, using Wartner will not result in scarring. Skin discolouration may occasionally occur, but will disappear over time.

No, if you have several common warts or verrucas in the same area, treat only one at a time. Treat each remaining wart or verruca separately with a 2-week interval between treatments.

No. Wartner should be applied with precision, but it's not difficult. The information leaflet explains exactly how you should apply Wartner.

Each box of Wartner contains a detailed information leaflet with easy to follow step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams.

You press the valve down firmly for three seconds.

Yes.

It depends on the size of the wart or verruca (see insert leaflet). The foam applicator may be applied for no more than 20 seconds to warts and 40 seconds to verrucas

Each foam applicator may be used once only and should then be discarded to avoid spreading the virus.

Only one per hand or foot may be treated by Wartner at a time.

Wartner may be used up to 3 times per wart or verruca. You should leave a 2-week interval between treatments.

For old or persistent warts or verrucas, two or three applications maybe required. To help with treatment, remove the top layer of skin with a pumice stone or emery board; this will expose the core. Treat each wart or verruca with a 2-week interval between treatments. Consult your doctor if there is no improvement after three treatments.

A successfully treated wart or verruca usually means that it has been removed permanently. The body's immune system will normally purge any remaining traces.

• If you are diabetic.
• If you are pregnant.
• If the common wart or verruca is located in a sensitive area with thin skin (e.g. the face, neck, armpits, chin, breast) or on genital warts.
• If the nearby or affected skin is inflamed.
• If you are not certain that the skin condition you are treating is a common wart or verruca.
• Wartner should not be used on children under the age of four.

There are a number of possible side-effects:

• As with all freezing methods, the skin may turn white temporarily.
• A blister develops under the wart, but this is part of the treatment and is harmless.
• Using Wartner may cause some discomfort.
• Applying the foam applicator to the wart or verruca for too long may lead to local tissue death. You should therefore follow the instructions carefully and apply the treatment for the time specified based on the size of the wart or verruca.
• Always use Wartner very carefully and accurately. If you're not careful, scars and nerve damage may occur.

• White colouration of the skin: as soon as you press the foam applicator onto the problem area, the skin turns white. This discolouration quickly decreases as soon as the foam applicator is removed.
• The appearance of a blister: this blister will disappear as soon as the wart or verruca falls off the skin. New skin will already have formed under the blister.
• Discomfort during use: a stinging sensation may occur when the foam applicator is pressed onto the skin. This stinging sensation quickly fades once the foam applicator is removed.
• Local tissue death: this will only occur during deep freezing of the skin. Therefore, never hold the foam applicator on a wart for more than 20 seconds (40 seconds for verrucas)
• Scars and nerve damage: this will only occur from careless use caused by not following the instructions on the information leaflet. Never hold the foam applicator on the wart for more than 20 seconds (40 seconds for verrucas) to ensure that there is no deep freezing and therefore no damage.

Always consult a doctor if the stinging sensation does not disappear or if other complications occur through using Wartner.

Wartner may be used by most adults. You can also use Wartner to remove warts and verrucas on children over the age of four, but the treatment must be carried out by an adult.

Yes, Wartner is suitable for children over the age of four.

We do not recommend the use of Wartner to treat children under the age of four.

No. Do not use Wartner if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Wartner is based on the liquid nitrogen method used by doctors. They now prefer to use this method because it is the most effective and the least painful way to remove warts and verrucas.

It takes approximately 10-14 days for the wart or verruca to disappear.

If the wart or verruca doesn't disappear after 14 days, you can treat it again. You can treat each wart or verruca with Wartner a maximum of three times, with a 2-week interval between each treatment.

If the wart or verruca doesn't disappear after three treatments, you should go to your doctor.

Wartner has a number of important advantages. It saves time and is easy to use. You no longer have to wait at the doctor's surgery. The liquid nitrogen that your doctor uses has a much lower temperature than Wartner. Because of this Wartner is less painful but just as effective.

The liquid nitrogen that your doctor uses has a much lower temperature than Wartner. Because of this Wartner is less painful but just as effective.

Make sure that the area stays clean. Do not pick at or scratch it. Protect blisters with an adhesive plaster and do not puncture them.

Yes. You can shower and swim after treatment with Wartner.

No. Wartner doesn't harm the environment.

Wartner is manufactured by Omega Teknika - Farnham Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland, and is distributed by Chefaro Ireland - Farnham Drive, Finglas, Dublin 11, Ireland and Chefaro UK Ltd - 1 Tower Close, Huntingdon, Cambs PE29 7DH, UK.

You can buy Wartner at your local pharmacy or supermarket.