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I have small warts on my hands. cant see seeds. i've been using compound w then pick off the dead skin. they bleed. how do i permently get kill them?

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Dr. James Burns answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Liquid nitrogen: Application by physician or excision (usually not required) should do the trick. May need a few applications.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Treat them: Compound w is ineffective in most cases. If the warts are persisting then you will need to get treatment at the family clinic.

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have small warts on my hands. cant see seeds. i've been using compound w then pick off the dead skin. they bleed. how do i permently get kill them?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Burns answered

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Phasouk and another doctor agreed

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