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Kid had a wart on his toe. wart came off by itself, but there are still a few black dots under the skin. should i apply salicylic acid treatment to prevent wart returning, or leave it alone?

Q: kid had a wart on his toe. wart came off by itself, but there are still a few black dots under the skin. should i apply salicylic acid treatment to prevent wart returning, or leave it alone?

: I would. The black dots are "roots" of the wart that draw in its needed nourishment. A wart can re-establish from a minimal presence. I would apply this until no black dots are seen.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

I would. The black dots are "roots" of the wart that draw in its needed nourishment. A wart can re-establish from a minimal presence. I would apply this until no black dots are seen.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/5/2021

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A member asked:

Kid had a wart on his toe. wart came off by itself, but there are still a few black dots under the skin. should i apply salicylic acid treatment to prevent wart returning, or leave it alone?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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