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Re: Wart Preparations during pregnancy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 26 Sep 1998 16:31:38 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 25 Sep 1998, Donna wrote: >
>Is it okay to use an over-the-couter wart preparation while pregnant? I
>have one the size of a pinhead on the inside of one finger. I am 13
>weeks LMP. Thanks!

Donna A lot of OTC wart meds contain salicylic acid. This is a derivative of a of aspirin, and we would rather you not use that drug during pregnancy. Talk to your OB, maybe see a DERM, possibly have liquid nitrogen placed on it in his office.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Board, OB/GYN.NET Pregnancy and Birth
New Orleans, La.

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