Don ’t despair over difficult-to-treat warts

AbstractCutaneous warts, common in children and immunocompromised patients, can be painful and socially and functionally restricting. Caused by several human papillomavirus types, they may resolve spontaneously or respond to traditional treatments. If not, pharmacological options for difficult-to-treat warts include intralesional and/or topical immunological and antiviral agents, with clearance of all warts achieved in many patients. Vaccines,Candida albicans antigen, vitamin D analogues, cidofovir, imiquimod and chemotherapeutics are worth considering.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research