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Itchy Swollen Warts On Feet, Fingers. Using Duct Tape Method Provides Some Relief. Treatment?
i have two warts one on my foot and on e on my finger . I had used the duct tape method for at least 2 weeks and actually did see progress.But now around the wart on both my finger and foot it is swollen and itchy, it is very uncomftorable but i dont know what to do to heal the warts and the swollen itchiness around it. Please Help
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Tue, 18 Sep 2012
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Hi there,
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern as warts can be very uncomfortable and itchy. Duct tape method is one of the modes of therapy which is usually chemical mode of treatment. But some warts can be resistant to such treatment. I suggest you get in touch with your skin doctor for other modes of treatment. Cautery can be tried, surgical removal is most effective. Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern as warts can be very uncomfortable and itchy. Duct tape method is one of the modes of therapy which is usually chemical mode of treatment. But some warts can be resistant to such treatment. I suggest you get in touch with your skin doctor for other modes of treatment. Cautery can be tried, surgical removal is most effective. Thanks.
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