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Does peeling and application of dettole helps on flat warts?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

A few options: Try treatment with topical irritants, such as tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. You can also try using duct tape or dr. Scholl's wart remover. All of these can be bought at your local store. I hope this helped :].

Answered 10/11/2013

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