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Treatment of Warts in Children: An Update

P Gerlero1, Á Hernández-Martín2

  • 1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Nacional de Clínicas, Córdoba, Argentina.

Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas
|June 1, 2016
PubMed

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Pediatric warts are common skin infections requiring multiple treatments. This review updates on current wart therapies for children, addressing treatment challenges and parental expectations.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Warts are common skin infections in children caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
  • Existing treatments for pediatric warts often require multiple sessions and can be poorly tolerated.
  • Parental expectations can complicate treatment adherence and outcomes for childhood warts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated overview of current treatment options for warts in pediatric patients.
  • To address the specific challenges associated with treating warts in children.
  • To manage parental expectations regarding wart treatment efficacy and duration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on pediatric wart treatments.
  • Focus on treatments suitable for children, excluding oral and anogenital warts.
  • Analysis of treatment efficacy, tolerability, and patient/parent factors.

Main Results:

  • No single treatment session is completely effective for most pediatric warts.
  • Various treatment modalities exist, including topical therapies, cryotherapy, and laser treatments.
  • Treatment success is influenced by factors such as wart type, patient age, and adherence.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive management strategies are needed for pediatric warts.
  • Further research is warranted to develop more effective and better-tolerated treatments.
  • Effective communication with parents regarding realistic treatment goals is crucial.

Keywords:
Candida antigenCandidinaChildrenCrioterapiaCryotherapyNiñosSalicylic acidTratamientoTreatmentVerrugas vulgaresWartsÁcido salicílico

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