The main reason to use cryotherapy for warts is that it is fast acting, penetrates quickly and kills the HPV virus instantly. read more
You can also get cryotherapy products to remove warts at home. Over-the-counter kits use dimethyl ether propane instead of liquid nitrogen. They probably aren't as effective as the treatment you will get from your doctor in his office. Never use home products to treat genital warts, as they can cause severe damage. read more
An older study from 2002 found that duct tape occlusion therapy was more effective at treating the common wart than cryotherapy. According to the study, cryotherapy successfully treated warts in 60 percent of participants. Duct tape occlusion therapy was successful for 85 percent of participants. read more