Verrucae vulgares in children: successful simulated X-ray treatment (a suggestion-based therapy).
BACKGROUND
Treatment of verrucae vulgares is sometimes difficult. Invasive methods should not be used for young children.


OBJECTIVE
Evaluation of a special suggestion therapy for treatment of verrucae vulgares in children.


METHODS
Nine children with warts on the hands and/or feet and in the face were treated with a simulated X-ray treatment.


RESULTS
Five children showed a complete remission of warts, 3 children a partial remission. For 1 child, there was no response. On average, 3 treatment sessions were needed for children showing a complete remission.


CONCLUSIONS
This therapy offers an easy-to-perform, alternative treatment option. It is noninvasive and does not depend on special psychological techniques for which training is required.
Meineke
Viktor
V
Department of Dermatology, University of the Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany. Viktor.Meineke@t-online.de
Reichrath
Jörg
J
Reinhold
Uwe
U
Tilgen
Wolfgang
W
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006229:Hand Dermatoses / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000523:psychology; D012074:Remission Induction; D013404:Suggestion; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014860:Warts / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*