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Last question. let's say the top of my feet are covered in flat warts and i decide never to treat them just ignore them. will that increase the cancer risk even if low risk?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Flat warts of the feet are rare; you probably have something else. But even if warts/HPV, there is little risk of cancer.

Dr Davantzis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2021

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