A member asked:

I used a wart stick but i left some on the surrounding skin for several hours. it has been itchy and swollen for several days. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

WART STICK ITCHY: YOU ARE PROBABLY ALLERGIC TO THE INGREDIENTS IN YOUR WART STICK. SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST. WHILE YOU WAIT, USE WARM COMPRESSES OR SOAKS TO THE AREA 3 or 4 TIMES A DAY FOR 15 or 20 MINUTES. THIS WILL HELP REDUCE THE SWELLING AND ITCHING.

Answered 7/10/2015

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