Most Kroko treatments begin to show improvement within a few days. Corns and calluses may take 7–14 days, cracked heels about 1 week, and warts up to 2 weeks. Consistency is key, follow the application instructions closely for best results.
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Yes, warts can come back after treatment as they are caused by a virus so one can be reinfected. Re-infection or spread to nearby areas is common. Preventive measures, such as avoiding shared towels and touching warts, are key to reducing recurrence.
Warts can easily be removed at home and there are a couple of options:
Home remedies: Kroko WartFix is an at-home treatment for warts that uses salicylic acid to gradually remove the skin forming the wart until it drops off completely. It must be used consistently as it takes time to remove a wart.
An alternative is an at-home cryotherapy kit for freezing off the wart.
Medical treatments: Cryotherapy liquid nitrogen, curettage scraping, laser therapy, or topical prescription medications.
If the wart persists or you have a skin condition, consult a healthcare provider, especially for plantar warts or warts on sensitive areas like face or neck or genital areas.
Yes, many warts disappear on their own within 1 – 2 years however some may linger longer or return. Because they vary widely, treatment is often sought for relief or cosmetic reasons.
- Common warts: Firm, raised bumps often on fingers, hands, knees, or elbows.
- Plantar warts: Flat, often painful lesions under the feet, which may require medical removal.
- Other types: Filiform thread-like on the face, flat warts – smaller and smoother, and periungual warts around nails.
Kroko Wartfix is a liquid wart removal medicine treatment for warts. It can assist with the removal of most warts however we do not advise that you use it on your face.
About 10% of the general population gets warts at some point, with rates up to 20% among children. Warts can appear anywhere but are most commonly seen on hands, fingers, knees, and elbows.
Yes, warts spread via direct contact by touching another person’s wart or indirect contact through sharing towels, razors, flooring in locker rooms. Good hygiene, like keeping damaged skin clean and wearing sandals in public showers helps prevent transmission.
Warts are caused by specific types of the HPV. The virus triggers extra skin cell growth, leading to fleshy, hardened bumps that are typically grey, pink, or brown. It thrives in damaged skin like cuts or scrapes making such areas more vulnerable.
Here’s a quick guide:
- Dry, cracked heels: Heel Balm + HeelFix
- Cracked fingers: FingerFix
- Corn treatment: CornFix or Medicated Corn Plasters or Kroko Corn and Callus Remover
- Cushioning corns: Corn Protector Plasters
- Calluses: Corn & Callus Remover Ointment
- Foot odour: Odour Control Spray + Foot Powder
- Minor cuts/cracks: SkinFilm (liquid plaster)
Not sure? Have a look at the Kroko website under the treatments or products pages or contact us on info@kroko.co.za
If you have diabetes or poor circulation, always consult a healthcare professional before using medicated treatments like CornFix, Corn Plasters, or WartFix which contain salicylic acid. These can harm sensitive or compromised skin. Moisturising products like Heel Balm may be safe, but this contains Urea so speak to your doctor first to check if you are sensitive to this ingredient.