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I have a plantar wart. can i take a bath and put my feet in the water or will it spread?
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It is safe.: It is safe to take a bath. This will not cause spread.
Answered 10/21/2020
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It may spread...: ...But not because of a bath or water. You may bathe and clean your feet as you normally would, without fear of causing the warts to spread. They do, however, occasionally spread of their own accord. Only treatment to remove the warts will stop them from spreading.
Answered 10/12/2020
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