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Verrucae vulgares in children: successful simulated X-ray treatment (a suggestion-based therapy)
Viktor Meineke1, Jörg Reichrath, Uwe Reinhold
1Department of Dermatology, University of the Saarland, Homburg/Saar, Germany. Viktor.Meineke@t-online.de
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.
Conclusion:
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.