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Plantar warts
My husband has warts in the foot .dermatologist gave salicylic acid ointment and solution .He has been applying for 3 to 4 months now .It's worsen now and it's painful .
What would be the next level of treatment?
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Removal of warts by RF cautery or laser is treatment of choice
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It can be cleared...Undergo laser removal therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Dr. Neethu Abraham
Dermatologist
2 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
It may be secondarily infected.Thats why there is pain.Kindly consult in person or online for relieving the infection.Once this is done,a procedure like electrocautery can very well remove the warts
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.,
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