Question 1

are there any special instructions for applying salicylic acid for treatment of plantar warts?

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Planter wart: Area may be covered with the dressing or a Band-Aid for at least four hours

Question 2

is salicylic acid effective prescription for removing plantar warts?

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Yes: Sal-acid is a common product for use solely or in combination with other wart treatment products.

Question 3

what is a good home treatment for plantar warts?

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Warts...: Plantar warts are very frustrating to treat.  Methods that worked in the past may not work for you in the present.  Fortunately, there are many other treatments to try.  There are a few different topical chemicals, different freezing techniques, etc.  Just keep trying.

Question 4

how useful is laser treatment for plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

It can be: There are many different ways to treat warts.  The laser is a useful (and expensive) tool to treat them, but i cannot say that using one works significantly better than other measures.  See a podiatrist or dermatologist to discuss your treatment options.

Question 5

what is the best treatment/product to get rid of plantar warts?

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Many: There are many natural and over the counter treatments.
There is also freezind, laser, surgical removal.

Question 6

what is the most effective treatment to get rid of plantar warts?

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Surgical excision: Although far from the only treatment, seems to work best in my experience.

Question 7

when do i need to stop plantar wart treatment?

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Stop treatment: Usually when their are skin lines present at the lesion and the pain has subsided.

Question 8

is the banana peel/duct tape treatment for plantar warts effective?

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Can be: I have had patients use it with success.

Question 9

can a plantar wart hurt more as it's starting to go away with salicylic treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Read instructions again to make certain you are not using too often with the brand you are using.

Question 10

can i use dr.scholl's freeze wart remover for my plantar wart? its painful, is this a very good treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ohh, that's cold.: Certainly you can. Some people have had success by using it. Others...well, not so. Make sure you follow the package instructions, paying particular attention to the warnings and contraindications. If the treatment doesn't work, then you might want to have a specialist opine on other methods of handling warts.

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