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I have a wart on the pad of my ring finger. compound w hasn't worked and the doc froze it and it's still there. help?

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Cut it out...: Not you, a Dermatologist. Warts have roots and if treatments fail it suggests that the roots are persisting. It may need to be fully excised, cutting deep enough to include the roots.

Answered 11/5/2014

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May not be a wart.: Though some deep warts (myrmecia type) are difficult to treat and may recur, you and your doctor may also want to entertain the idea that this may not be a wart at all. In order to be sure, you should really have a biopsy, probably a shave biopsy and have it reviewed. I would be happy to review the biopsy for you. Nevertheless, that being said, warts can persist for years. Good luck

Answered 11/5/2014

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