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Review
. 2005 Aug 15;72(4):647-52.

Cutaneous warts: an evidence-based approach to therapy

Rocky Bacelieri  1 , Sandra Marchese Johnson
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  • PMID: 16127954
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Review

Cutaneous warts: an evidence-based approach to therapy

Rocky Bacelieri et al. Am Fam Physician. .
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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.

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