[header] How to remove flat warts [title] Use over-the counter or prescription wart treatments. [step] These over-the-counter medications include salicylic acid ointments, glycolic acid, and tretinoin ointments. These medications work to peel away at the warts and reduce their size. 
[substeps] These ointments should be applied every morning to be effective. However, talk to your doctor before using these medications, as he or she may have a prescription medication that is more effective.