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I applied w compound to treat a wart and the area around it seems red and a little swollen. should i see a doctor is is this a normal side effect?

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: compound W can irritate the normal skin around a wart. The redness is a reaction to that. If it should worsen, then go see your doctor.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/19/2014

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A member asked:

I applied w compound to treat a wart and the area around it seems red and a little swollen. should i see a doctor is is this a normal side effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Pack answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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