I amn having a stubborn problem with a wart on my middle finger that is spreading underneath the fingernail. I'm currently teating treating the wart with compound W because the "cast" stays on the wart better than the rtreated bandages I've used like Duofilm. I'm e\ I'm experiencing some pain in the same areas on my small finger as well as well as my ring finger. Any suggestions, thanks.
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ANSWER:
Warts are tough. Here's some of the data:
Warts are contagious. You can spread it to yourself and others.
Warts are tenacious, although most go away within two years by themselves (I see all the ones that don't).
There are many treatments for warts (as in all conditions that have no great treatment), but some warts continue to recurr no matter what the treatment. Find a good dermatologist and begin a treatment protocal. Call around in your area and see if anyone is using the Candela (flashlamp pulsed dye) laser for warts. I've found this to be pretty humane and successful in periungual (around the nail) warts. Good luck.
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NE Ohio & Case Western University Colleges of Medicine
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