Survey on Wart Self-Care: Approx. 40% of Self-Treatment Practitioners Report No Change, and Nearly 10% Report Worsening

SKINLABO conducted a survey targeting 300 individuals who were considering wart treatment or had actually undergone wart treatment procedures. The results showed that 53.7% (161 individuals) had attempted self-treatment for warts. Furthermore, among the 161 individuals with self-treatment experience, 39.1% (63 individuals) reported that 'nothing changed at all,' and 8.1% (13 individuals) reported that 'it actually worsened,' highlighting the reality that self-care alone does not lead to sufficient improvement in many cases.

When asked about what methods they had tried for warts, the most common response was visiting a general dermatology clinic with 128 cases (42.7%). This was followed by over-the-counter (OTC) wart removal medication with 73 cases (24.3%), and Job's tears (Hatomugi/Yokuinin) with 58 cases (19.3%). On the other hand, there were 53 cases (17.7%) who responded 'none/nothing,' suggesting that a certain number of people have not taken concrete action despite their concerns. In addition, 47 cases (15.7%) responded that they tried to remove them with nail clippers or scissors, 36 cases (12.0%) only researched online or in books, and 33 cases (11.0%) tried skincare oils or creams. Visiting a beauty clinic was limited to 12 cases (4.0%), and 'other' was also 12 cases (4.0%). These results show that while some people suffering from warts visit medical institutions, a significant number of individuals make self-judgments, trying self-care with OTC drugs, Job's tears, skincare products, or even attempting to remove them with nail clippers or scissors.

Regarding the results after self-treatment, 63 cases (39.1% of those with self-treatment experience) answered 'nothing changed at all,' and 47 cases (29.2%) answered 'improved slightly but not satisfied.' On the other hand, 38 cases (23.6%) answered 'improved cleanly,' and 13 cases (8.1%) answered 'it actually worsened.' With the 161 self-treatment experienced individuals as the population, about 40% had no change and nearly 10% experienced worsening, showing that self-care alone does not always lead to sufficient improvement.

[Survey Overview]
Survey Name: Questionnaire Survey on Warts
Survey Sponsor: SKINLABO
Survey Method: Internet Survey
Survey Target: 300 individuals who considered or underwent wart treatment
Survey Period: April 9, 2026 – April 16, 2026

[Comments from Dr. Yoshiko Takada, Certified Dermatologist by the Japanese Dermatological Association]
'The results suggest that while a certain number of people try to handle warts by themselves first, self-care does not always lead to satisfactory outcomes. In particular, since the response "nothing changed at all" was the most common at 39.1% (63 cases), it is highly likely that continuing self-treatment without professional advice does not resolve the issue and only wastes time.
If you are concerned about warts, it is important first to verify their type and condition. Even if you think you can handle them with OTC drugs or self-care, professional medical diagnosis and treatment are actually more appropriate in many cases.
Even if you decide to monitor the condition on your own, we recommend consulting a medical institution early if you notice them increasing in a short period, accompanied by pain or bleeding, or showing changes in appearance.'

[Information Dissemination at Flalu Clinic]
Flalu Clinic provides easy-to-understand information for first-time visitors regarding cases where they can monitor warts with OTC drugs or self-care and cases where they should consult a medical institution. Instead of carrying worries for a long time with self-care, it is crucial to first check the type and condition of the warts and consider an appropriate response. If you are unsure whether to continue self-care or consult a medical institution, why not check correct information and consult a clinic as needed?

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- Is Ibo Korori effective? What kind of warts does it work on? A dermatologist explains correct usage: https://flalu.com/ibo-korori/
- miko method for neck wart treatment! Safe and reliable wart removal treatment: https://flalu.com/service/mikomethod-ibo/
- Remove warts with CO2 laser (treatment progress): https://flalu.com/service/co2laser/

[Clinic Profile]
Flalu Clinic is a cosmetic dermatology clinic specializing in spots and wart treatments. In addition to private practice, it handles insurance-covered treatments depending on symptoms and diagnosis. We carefully address each patient's skin condition and concerns, offering reasonable treatment plans and medical care that respects patients' decisions while addressing their pre-treatment anxiety.

[Features of Flalu Clinic]
- Focuses on spots, neck wart, and facial wart treatments tailored to skin conditions.
- Proposes treatment methods according to the type, location, and skin condition of spots and warts.
- Strives for easy-to-understand explanations, carefully guiding patients through treatment contents, costs, and post-treatment progress.
- Located conveniently with clinics in Tokyo Hamamatsucho, Osaka Umeda, and Akita.
- Supports patients in choosing necessary treatments without pressure.

[Clinic Locations]
- Flalu Clinic Tokyo Hamamatsucho: 2F Daiichi Building, 1-7-3 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Flalu Clinic Osaka Umeda: 2F Yokoyama Building, 2-5-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
- AdeB Clinic: 1F Area Nakaichi, 1-4-3 Nakadori, Akita-shi, Akita