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Understand how to freeze a wart. Over-the-counter cold kits use dimethyl ether and propane to freeze the wart and the tissue around the wart. Realize that the wart will not instantly fall off after treatment. It may take several treatments and up to 3 or 4 weeks before the wart gradually disappears.
1 Warts typically disappear on their own with time, but it may take years. 2  Warts respond variably to a variety of treatment measures. 3  Over-the-counter treatments for warts include salicylic-acid preparations and freezing kits. 4  Warts may recur following treatment.