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Asked for female, 34 years old from Hyderabad
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Dear lybrate-user,
warts are actually benign growths on skin caused by a virus, which can appear nearly anywhere on the body and they differ in appearance, size, and shape.
Warts, in the past and even presently, are often treated locally with the help of some liquid or solution. Some cases are treated by cauterization (burning warts) by skin doctors. All such measures, it has been observed, are temporary; and warts reappear after some time with more in number. This is because this treatm...more
warts are actually benign growths on skin caused by a virus, which can appear nearly anywhere on the body and they differ in appearance, size, and shape.
Warts, in the past and even presently, are often treated locally with the help of some liquid or solution. Some cases are treated by cauterization (burning warts) by skin doctors. All such measures, it has been observed, are temporary; and warts reappear after some time with more in number. This is because this treatm...more
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Asked for male, 21 years old from Dehradun
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Plantar warts and palmar warts are noncancerous skin growths, caused by a viral infection in the top layer of the skin. Many strains of the virus exist, and those that cause common warts on the hands and feet are not the same strains of HPV that cause genital warts.
Soak the affected area in warm water for five minutes before applying the salicylic acid. This will enhance the effects of the medication.
Remove any loose tissue with a brush, washcloth, or emery board and dry thoroughly.
Soak the affected area in warm water for five minutes before applying the salicylic acid. This will enhance the effects of the medication.
Remove any loose tissue with a brush, washcloth, or emery board and dry thoroughly.
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