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How should fluorouracil be used for plantar warts? apply once daily, twice daily, or less often?

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Dr. Ronald Ward answered

Warts: Once a day. For 10 weeks. Use occlusive dressing

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2019

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