Facial warts are common and harmless. Since facial skin is delicate, strong over-the-counter treatments should be avoided to prevent scarring. Instead, effective prescription options include topical retinoids like tretinoin cream, which helps shed the wart by accelerating skin cell turnover, or imiquimod cream, which stimulates your immune system to clear the virus. Mild, face-safe salicylic acid or 5-fluorouracil creams are also sometimes prescribed. Because the face is highly sensitive, please consult a dermatologist first. They will evaluate your warts and prescribe the safest, most effective strength for your skin type to ensure there is no scarring.