Salicylic acid on wart no longer burns, effect impaired?

Geiloooganz111ByGeiloooganz111

Hello,

I've had it on my hand for a few weeks now. My doctor has now prescribed salicylic acid for treatment. The package said to close the bottle very tightly because salicylic acid evaporates quickly, which is why I made sure to close the bottle tightly after the first application.

Now I've noticed that it burned quite badly the first time I applied it, but it hasn't burned since. And I have a feeling the salicylic acid might have evaporated after all. Since I found the price of the acid quite steep, I wanted to see if anyone here might know more about it, rather than cycling straight to the pharmacy and getting a new one.

thanks in advance for the answers,

Best regards

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JonasGiesskanne
JonasGiesskanne
7 months ago

Hello!

It is understandable that you are worried when the salicylic acid is no longer burning as it is the first time. However, this does not necessarily mean that the effectiveness of the salicylic acid has decreased.

Here are some important points:

  1. Burning is not an indicator of efficacy: The burning that you felt for the first time is a common phenomenon when salicylic acid is applied to healthy skin or the wart is particularly sensitive. It can be that the skin has become accustomed to the treatment by now, or that the outer layer of the wart has already been weakened a little. However, this does not mean that the acid is less effective.
  2. Volatilization of salicylic acid: You are right that salicylic acid can volatilize if the bottle is not properly sealed. However, if you have taken care to close the bottle well, the effectiveness should not be significantly impaired. Make sure the solution looks clear and doesn’t smell unusual – that would be signs of a possible impairment.
  3. Long-term effects: salicylic acid acts over time by gradually removing the layers of the wart. It may take several weeks until the wart is completely removed. If you have the impression that nothing is happening, you can continue to apply the treatment regularly, as recommended by your doctor.
  4. What to do with uncertainty: If you feel that the acid no longer works or you are unsure, you could ask in the pharmacy whether they can check the solution for you. It would also be an option to consult the doctor if no improvement occurred after a few more weeks.

It’s always good to listen to your feeling, but in this case it’s likely that the salicylic acid will continue to work even if burning has left off.

Greetings and good improvement! ☘️

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