1. Use Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Wart Pain
Use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, naproxen sodium or aspirin, to reduce inflammation and/or soothe pain associated with warts. However, these drugs should only be used on a temporary basis due to the risk of developing gastrointestinal complications, such as ulcers or gastrointestinal upset.
2. Wear Comfortable Shoes
If you have plantar warts, wear comfortable shoes and socks to reduce pressure on your feet. Avoid being on your feet for long periods of time and try to sit and elevate your feet throughout the day. Do not wear high heels or shoes that increase the inflammation of your feet.
3. Pad the Wart for Additional Comfort
You can purchase over-the-counter wart pads to cushion the wart and avoid painful incidents. These pads are donut-shaped and are applied around the wart to prevent trauma to the wart and reduce the chance of having painful incidents. These pads are especially useful for plantar warts, as they reduce pressure on the wart when you're walking. Wart cushions can be purchased at your local drugstore. You can also buy full footpads or cushions to make walking even more comfortable and reduce pain. Food pads can be purchased in your local drugstore or grocery store. You can also contact a podiatrist to have special shoe inserts made for your feet.
4. Prevent Trauma to Your Warts
Warts can bleed and become painful if they are punctured, bumped or scraped. Take measures to avoid bleeding and painful incidents. Keep your warts properly covered with bandages, cushions or cotton-gauze pads. Pay careful attention to body areas with warts when moving around and washing up. Also, keep your fingernails short to prevent cutting or scraping warts while you treat them. By doing so, you avoid unnecessary pain and reduce your risk of infection or other complications.
