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A member asked:

Using black nail polish on wart? how long will it take for it to go away?can i use duct tape(doc treated it, said to come back in 2 weeks if not gone)

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

2-3 weeks: Black nail polish is a home remedy that may improve the wart by suffocating the virus similar to the duct tap. Every application should last 5-7 days, if no improvement in 2-3 applications, see your dermatologist.

Answered 5/6/2016

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