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- Title
Cutaneous Warts: An Evidence-Based Approach to Therapy.
- Authors
Bacelieri, Rocky; Johnson, Sandra Marchese
- Abstract
Cutaneous warts are a common presenting complaint in children and adolescents. Common, plantar, or flat warts are cutaneous manifestations of the human papillomavirus. The treatment of warts poses a therapeutic challenge for physicians. No single therapy has been proven effective at achieving complete remission in every patient. As a result, many different approaches to wart therapy exist. These approaches are discussed to demonstrate the evidence supporting common therapies and provide a guideline for physicians. Evidence supports the at-home use of topical salicylic acid and physician-administered cryotherapy. Intralesional immunotherapy for nongenital cutaneous warts may be an option for large or recalcitrant warts.
- Publication
American Family Physician, 2005, Vol 72, Issue 4, p647
- ISSN
0002-838X
- Publication type
Academic Journal