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Removal of plantar warts should be accomplished with nonsurgical methods, as opposed to surgical removal, because scarring in this location can cause permanent discomfort. The lesion should be pared and then treated with application of 40% salicylic acid plasters , taped in place for 1 to 3 days, followed by scraping off of the macerated skin. This procedure is used for 2 to 3 weeks and can be plantar wart, worts, planter, planter's wart...
A salicylic acid preparation suspended in a karaya gum that promotes absorption (Trans-Ver-Sal) is a convenient way to apply the medication. The pad containing the suspension is cut to size after the wart is pared down with an emery board. A drop of water is placed on the wart and the pad is applied and left in place for 8 hours each day. A larger salicylic acid patch (Trans Plantar) is indicated for treating large plantar warts. The convenience of this method is offset by the expense, but it is appreciated by some patients. Liquid nitrogen can be used on plantar warts in plantar wart, worts, planter, planter's wart
Daily 10% formalin or 25% glutaraldehyde compresses are sometimes used for mosaic plantar warts. Occlusal-HP is a prescription salicylic acid-lactic acid combination that
Prevention entails avoiding others with warts and removing warts from the patient so that the viral reservoir is reduced. Although warts may initially have come from contact with others,
Treatment of warts can be both time consuming and expensive. Recurrences are seen in about one-third of instances. The patient must be made to understand that warts are caused...