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My deep plantar wart is gone! 6 weeks of aldara/duct tape occlusion at night + 900 mg tagamet (cimetidine) per day (3 x 300). thank you for all your help.
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No problem?: On behalf of all the docs on health tap, thanks for the update! it's great to get the feedback! good luck!
Answered 5/15/2017
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Great job: That's great news! remember that warts are viral an can reappear. Keep your feet clean and dry.
Answered 3/22/2020
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