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Understanding Common Warts -- Prevention

How Can I Prevent Common Warts?

Practice good hygiene when potentially coming in contact with someone with warts. Avoid picking at a wart or the skin around a wart to prevent it from spreading. 

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Reviewed by Emmy M. Graber, MD on April 12, 2012

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