Doctors Urge Professional Care for Neck Warts, Warn Against DIY Fixes

New consumer guidance highlights professional procedures as the safest choice for neck lesions, citing cryotherapy, electrocautery, surgical excision and CO2 laser. Over-the-counter salicylic acid can dissolve warts, but clinicians caution against using it on the neck without dermatology oversight due to irritation and scarring risk. Home remedies such as apple cider vinegar, garlic, lemon and duct tape lack strong evidence and may cause chemical burns, pain or permanent marks on thin neck skin. People with very sensitive skin, frequent wounds, circulatory problems or diabetes are advised to skip self-treatment and consult a specialist. Coverage reiterates that warts are benign growths caused by contagious HPV variants and recommends a dermatology visit for lesions that grow quickly, multiply, change color, itch, hurt or bleed.

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