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My plantar wart is turning black after using duct tape and salasylic gel. is this a normal side effct?
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Black wart is ok: The blackened area is the blood supply to the lesion coming to the surface. This is normal.
Answered 5/8/2016
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Can be: I f the tape has peeled off some of the skin the acid can change the color of the blood to black.
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