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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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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.
Answered 10/19/2014
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