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How to Get Rid of Warts, Mezquinos, and Fish Eyes?

Warts are small growths on the skin, usually harmless, caused by various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus affects the outer layers of the skin, causing an abnormal proliferation ...
Lifehacker

The Easiest Way to Get Rid of a Wart on Your Own

Home "remedies" are full of useful solutions, half-truths, and outright lies. This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the ...
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The Truth About Warts: Cause, Care, and Prevention

Warts look simple, but scientifically, they’re tiny viral overgrowths caused by specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). These strains sneak into the skin through microscopic cuts, ...
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Your foot wart can last up to two years if you don't use simple methods like duct tape to remove it

Foot warts can be common warts, plantar warts, or periungal warts. They develop when a certain strand of HPV infects a cut or open wound. You can get rid of them with salicylic acid products or by ...
The New York Times

What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Plantar Warts?

These common growths are stubborn, but doctors say there are several options to try. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get warts on the bottom of my feet.