title: Verruca plantaris: a review of the problem.
abstract: Verruca plantaris, caused by papovavirus, is frequently seen in patients between the ages of 12 and 16 years. Some type of tissue destruction is used in most methods of treatment. The author discusses electrodesiccation which the considers the treatment of choice as excellent cosmetic results are usually obtained and recurrences are minimal.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D027383:Papillomaviridae; D027382:Polyomaviridae; D014860:Warts / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy