How does this cream balm differ from pharmacy wart products, and when should you see a doctor?

The HEALER COSMETICS cream balm is a cosmetic product: its purpose is to soften the excessively keratinised layer of skin locally and to improve the appearance of the problem area. It is not a medicinal product, has not undergone clinical trials as a medical device and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prevent disease.

Pharmacy wart products usually contain active pharmaceutical ingredients — for example, salicylic acid in a high concentration or cryogenic formulations — and fall into the category of medicines or medical devices with the corresponding indications and contraindications.

A cosmetic cream balm may be appropriate as an addition to home care for the skin of the hands, feet or body in cases where minor cosmetic imperfections are involved and there is no doubt about the nature of the growth.

You should see a dermatologist if:

• you are not sure what the growth on your skin actually is — a wart, a papilloma, a mole or something else;
• the growth is changing quickly: growing, changing colour or shape, or starting to bleed;
• there are many growths or they appear in new places;
• the area is painful, inflamed or weeping;
• you are planning to use any product on a child's skin.

In the situations listed above, cosmetic care does not replace a specialist's advice.