Treatment of Warts in Children

Common warts are found on the hands, feet, elbows and knees of many children. They can be spread within the same area or to other areas on the body.

There are several options for treating warts on the hands, feet, elbows and knees. Some of these treatments can be tried at home. Others must be done in the doctor's office.

These are the most common treatments you can try at home

"Magical thinking."

Salicylic acid.

Duct tape.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School Date Last Reviewed: 8/23/2006 Date Last Modified: 8/14/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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