Plantar warts: a focus on treatment modalities

Dermatol Nurs. 2007 Aug;19(4):372-5.

Abstract

Plantar warts are a common problem frequently seen by dermatologists and other practitioners with an interest in skin disease management. The diagnosis is often straightforward, but the treatment is difficult and lengthy. The available treatment options are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aminolevulinic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Bleomycin / therapeutic use
  • Cantharidin / therapeutic use
  • Cryotherapy
  • Foot Dermatoses / diagnosis
  • Foot Dermatoses / therapy*
  • Foot Dermatoses / virology
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy
  • Irritants / therapeutic use
  • Keratolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Laser Therapy
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Photochemotherapy
  • Photosensitizing Agents / therapeutic use
  • Recurrence
  • Salicylic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Skin Care / methods*
  • Skin Care / nursing
  • Warts / diagnosis
  • Warts / therapy*
  • Warts / virology

Substances

  • Irritants
  • Keratolytic Agents
  • Photosensitizing Agents
  • Bleomycin
  • Aminolevulinic Acid
  • Cantharidin
  • Salicylic Acid