title: Cutaneous warts: an evidence-based approach to therapy.
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.
authors.affiliation: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Rocky
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bacelieri
authors.forename: Sandra Marchese
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000379:methods; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D012459:Salicylates / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014860:Warts / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012459:Salicylates