Relatively strong solutions and ointments made of acids and caustics are carefully used to destroy warts. These chemicals can be used singly or in combination. Normally a series of treatments is needed because most often the wart is not completely destroyed in one treatment. Treatment plans vary in length of time, lasting as long 10 weeks to as little as one week. However, there is very little postoperative care needed with this method.
During this series of treatments the medicines used on your feet can cause a reaction in the form of swelling and throbbing. The patient should not become alarmed if this reaction takes place. It indicates that the tissue is destroying the growth. When tissue is destroyed, a certain amount of discomfort can occur. If you have a reaction such as drainage, pain or swelling, please call your doctor's office for advise.
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So, have you had any patients putting nail polish on their warts to get rid of them????
DANA SMITH, DPM.....
Nice to hear from you Dana!!! I will be calling you shortly. Need to catch up!!!!
I never tried the nail polish treatment. I'm told the nail polish cuts off the oxygen supply to the wart and therefore it dies. Have you had any success with it??
I actually laughed when the first patient mentioned it, then I googled it and was surprised at how much was out there. These 2 are the only ones using it. I searched for you on facebook the other day and this link was off to the side. I was wondering how you were doing. Dana
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