A 40-year-old member asked:
What can be done for plantar warts?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Hettingeranswered
Podiatry 37 years experience
Many things...: You can use the liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide (this is what i like to use), topical acids, dermal scraping. You can also try oral cimetadine (400 mg three times a day for 12-16 weeks). This is very safe and had the side effect of getting rid of warts for many people of adult size and weight (japma november 1, 1995 vol. 85 no. 11 717-718 ). Laser treatments, excisional surgery, etc., etc.
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Dr. Jeffrey Kassanswered
Podiatry 29 years experience
Few things: Acid application, freeze them, laser them, topical creams, topical vesicants, leave them alone. Any and all of the above can be helpful.
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Dr. Libby Putnamanswered
Podiatry 13 years experience
Several treatments.: You can try over the counter wart removers, but be careful: i've seen them do more harm than good. Other options your doctor might offer include cryotherapy (freezing the wart), electrocautery (burning the wart), laser treatment, or several different topical chemical treatments. If the treatment is typically uncomfortable, your doctor can numb the area before proceeding.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
What can be done to cure my plantar wart?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marshall Solomonanswered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Great question: There are many ways to treat plantar warts. Topical medication, excision, injection, cryotherapy and duct tape? It is best to see your podiatrist or dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
What can I do about plantar warts ?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Libby Putnamanswered
Podiatry 13 years experience
Several treatments.: You can try over the counter wart removers, but be careful: i've seen them do more harm than good. Other options your doctor might offer include cryotherapy (freezing the wart), electrocautery (burning the wart), laser treatment, or several different topical chemical treatments. If the treatment is typically uncomfortable, your doctor can numb the area before proceeding.
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A member asked:
What do I do about plantars warts
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 24 years experience
OTC or doctor visit: There are several otc products which you can check out and try. Some home remedies such as duct-tape, potato's sap etc...May help some folks. If these fail, consult your doc who may be able to give you prescription med or remove them in the office...
Good luck.
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