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aful wart

by pegi67m, Jan 16, 2009 11:37PM
hello

i have a big wart in my right hand under my nail dermatologist told me to use verrumal i used it but the wart grew bigger i dont know what to do with this:((
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by BhumikaMD, Jan 18, 2009 01:26PM
Hi,

There are several options when it comes to getting rid of warts: Your doctor may advise keratolysis. In this treatment, a blistering agent such as salicylic acid, will be applied to the wart after which your physician will use a pumice stone, and blade, to remove the dead surface skin and cut away the wart.

Another method is cryosurgery. With this method, liquid nitrogen will be directly applied to the wart. This topical application establishes a blister between the wart and the outer layer of skin. The wart is frozen and, in time, the skin around the wart dies and falls off as will the wart.

Curettage, which means to cut, is another option. The wart is sliced and lifted out of the skin. A patient will be given a local anesthetic during this procedure. The dermatologist will remove the wart by scraping and/or scooping it out.

Laser treatments burn off the wart via laser beams. This is considered state-of-the-art treatment. Because no cutting is involved, this is a non-invasive approach.

Some physicians prefer to directly inject antigens into the wart, which reportedly stimulate the body's immune system, resulting in the elimination of the virus.

A less orthodox treatment is the use of duct tape. Wrap the afflicted area with duct tape and, in time, the tape ostensibly smothers the warts and they fall off.

A homeopathic approach is to soak the wart in cider vinegar and then cover it with a bandage. When the wart turns dark, quit applying the vinegar and let the wart dry out. When that occurs, peel off the wart.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.
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