Tape occlusion is a low-cost method of wart removal that involves covering the wart with a small piece of duct tape. It is often called the "duct tape" method.
You can place a bandage over the tape to help it stay on.
If the tape falls off, put on a new piece.
Then gently rub down the wart surface with an emery board or pumice stone. Leave the tape off overnight.
Covering a wart with tape may help it go away. But there isn't proof that using duct tape helps to clear up warts more quickly than leaving them alone.
Using duct tape for warts is probably safe. But if your skin is very thin or fragile, be very careful when removing the tape.
If you're not sure whether a skin growth is a wart, it's best to see a health professional.
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