For plantar warts (verruca), acid creams from the chemist are the first step. If this does not work then our doctors can offer to laser them off. Facial warts more commonly occur in men around the chin and mouth area as warts flare up due to shaving. The best treatment is laser surgery. For finger and hand warts which are common in adults as well as children, treatments include acid remedies from the chemist alongside paring down and covering in duct tape. A quicker option is freezing and/or laser surgery. Professional wart and skin tag removal are extremely effective. There are 3 options used by Cosmedics, depending on the problem. Laser, surgery or cryotherapy (freezing treatment).