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What is the difference between a salicylic peel and wart remover?

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What is the difference between a salicylic facial peel and over the counter wart remover of roughly the same strength? (20% and 17% respectively.) The wart remover says it should not be used on the face or be used for acne. Aren't they the same product?

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