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A member asked:
Is salycilic acid effective in treating warts? if not what is the most effective and cheapest treatment. thanks.
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Yes: Salicylic acid is effective in treating warts as are other remedies such as duct tape and antacids such as tagamet (cimetidine). Duct tape is probably cheapest way.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Salycilic acid is effective but it also depends on the strength of it.
Answered 6/21/2013
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