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Plantar Wart Removal; Top 9 Treatment Options

4. Chemical Cautery & Formic Acid

Chemical Cautery & Formic Acid

Chemical cautery may use silver, nitrate, and phenol. This method requires the appointment of health care professionals. It may result in burns and discoloration of tissues. The cure rate of chemical cautery is 43-85%.

The use of formic acid is a cost-effective treatment. It may cause infection, and its care rate is 92%. It is a safe and effective alternative in treating common warts with few side effects and good compliance.

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