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Have a wart on my finger i need removing, have tried to burn it off but grows back. think it needs to be cut off?

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Dr. Stanley Katz answered

See dermatologist: can be surg removed under local anesthesia. Other tx consists of cryotherapy, top acids, top immunotherapy, etc. See dermatologist for confirmation and poss tx.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

Have a wart on my finger i need removing, have tried to burn it off but grows back. think it needs to be cut off?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Katz answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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