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Can you tell me if wart remover can remove skin tags?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Probably : This is an acid and may work . Be careful as this is soft tissue as opposed to something that is hard and needs more liquid to work it out. Would not recommend this but you can try it. Suggest you see a dermatologist. I

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Answered 2/1/2016

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