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Warts

Also indexed as:Common Warts, Flat Warts, Genital Warts, Plantar Warts, Venereal Warts, Verruca Vulgaris
Flat. Plantar. Common. While most people carry the virus that causes these and other types of warts, you can treat your warts and stop the spread. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Flat. Plantar. Common. While most people carry the virus that causes these and other types of warts, you can treat your warts and stop the spread. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Turn up the heat

    Apply a heating pad set to 122F (50C) for 30 seconds at a time, one to four times, to regress common warts and prevent regrowth

  • Control contact

    If you have warts of any kind, avoid scratching them; if you have genital warts, limit sexual contact with others and see a healthcare professional

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