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Prevention
By Mayo Clinic staffTo reduce the risk that you or your child will get or spread warts:
- Don't brush, clip, comb or shave areas that have warts, in order to avoid spreading the virus.
- Don't use the same file or nail clipper on your warts as you use on your healthy nails.
- Don't bite your fingernails if you have warts near your fingernails.
- Don't pick at warts. Picking may spread the virus. Consider covering your child's warts with an adhesive bandage to discourage picking.
- Keep your hands as dry as possible, because warts are more difficult to control in a moist environment.
- Wash your hands carefully after touching your warts.
