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Warts — Ontario pharmacist consult

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A rough bump on your hand or a hard spot on the bottom of your foot? A pharmacist can recommend a wart treatment. Not for warts on the face or genitals.

  • Phone or video consult
  • Free delivery
  • Free with OHIP

Who this is for

Adults and children 4 and older with common or plantar warts. Warts on the face or genitals are not covered and are referred to a doctor.

Common symptoms

  • Rough, raised bump on the hands or fingers
  • Hard, flat spot on the sole of the foot
  • Tiny black dots in it
  • Pain when walking (plantar warts)

When we'll refer you instead

If any of these apply, we send you to the right care instead — no charge, no wait.

  • Wart on the face or genitals
  • Diabetes, poor circulation or numb feet
  • Weakened immune system
  • Bleeding, changing colour or growing fast
  • Child under 4