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Is It Possible To Shrink A Wart ?

Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2020

Question: is it possible to shrink a wart ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is possible to shrink a wart

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your query.
It is possible to shrink a wart by doing chemical cauterisation.
You need to apply podophyllotoxin resin on the affected areas once a week for 3-4 times in case of genital warts.(Prescription available medicine)
For warts over hands and feet a lotion containing combination of lactic acid and salicylic acid ( salex L lotion) can be applied twice daily for 3-4 weeks.
These will help in reducing the size of wart and can also lead to their dis appearance.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (9 hours later)

where can i locate these products ?? or how

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes need to check with the pharmacy

Detailed Answer:
You need to check with the pharmacy.
I don’t know whether these medicines will be available as over the counter in your country.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (45 minutes later)

im in the US

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can check in pharmacy

Detailed Answer:
You can go and check in pharmacy.
I think podophyllotoxin needs a prescription.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T