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Expert Q&A
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| By Michael F. Wasserman General Pediatrician | ||
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My son gets warts on his hand. At any given time, he has about two. We have tried over-the-counter remedies and trips to the doctor. The warts go away, but they return, sometimes in different places, but always on the hands. He also has excessively sweaty hands. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent the reoccurrences?
Warts are simple viral infections of the skin. Left alone long enough, they will usually go away on their own. It is more important to treat them if they are on the palm of the hands or sole of the feet, as they are more likely to interfere with use of the hand of the feet. Anywhere else, they can be simply left alone, unless they cause a psychological impact on the child. Various methods -- duct tape, over the counter medication, freezing, etc. -- may offer benefit.
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