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Are home liquid nitrogen products marketed as a wart removal safe to do at home? i know major brands in your local pharmacy store are selling these and marketed as being safe and effective. is this true if you follow instructions they provide? thanks?

Q: are home liquid nitrogen products marketed as a wart removal safe to do at home? i know major brands in your local pharmacy store are selling these and marketed as being safe and effective. is this true if you follow instructions they provide? thanks?

: They are safe but may not be fully effective. You may want to check in with a physician to ensure you are actually treating a wart and not some other skin finding.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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They are safe but may not be fully effective. You may want to check in with a physician to ensure you are actually treating a wart and not some other skin finding.

Answered 11/4/2022

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A member asked:

Are home liquid nitrogen products marketed as a wart removal safe to do at home? i know major brands in your local pharmacy store are selling these and marketed as being safe and effective. is this true if you follow instructions they provide? thanks?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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