Condition
Wart removal
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 8 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Over-the-counter medications are often effective in removing warts.
- Recent studies have also shown that keeping a wart loosely covered with duct tape for many weeks may help it to disappear.
Alternative names
Removal of warts
Information
Question:
Can warts be safely removed without seeing a dermatologist?
Answer:
Over-the-counter medications are often effective in removing warts. Recent studies have also shown that keeping a wart loosely covered with duct tape for many weeks may help it to disappear. See Warts.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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