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Huge painful yello wart on my finger 1 cm in diam. no pus/redness. using duct tape & acv. its lifting/turning white. should i continue? or see doctor?

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Would see doctor: See dermatologist to make suee that is is just a wart and that you are not doing harm with your home remedy.

Answered 4/20/2013

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