title: Treatment options for the common wart.
abstract: Common warts, caused by the ubiquitous Human Papillomavirus, are a nuisance to both patient and physician. While a multitude of treatment options exist, none are both highly effective and well-tolerated. We present the available therapeutic strategies to combat the common wart.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Missouri, USA. welchjl@health.missouri.edu
authors.forename: J Luke
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Welch
authors.forename: Karen E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Edison
mesh_terms: D050256:Antimitotic Agents; D017679:Cryotherapy; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors; D007641:Keratolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D053685:Laser Therapy; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D014860:Warts / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D050256:Antimitotic Agents; D007155:Immunologic Factors; D007641:Keratolytic Agents