Wartex ointment is a popular, fast working wart treatment that contains Salicylic acid. Wartex was created specially to deal with ragged & hard warts. Although gentle on the skin, Wartex is a strong ointment & must be treated carefully & not put on soft warts. Apply a trace of ointment to wart only for several days. Rub surface with a file or pumice stone once a week. Repeat as necessary. Remove any surplus ointment immediately from normal skin as it will it will be diversely affected by the ointment.