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Radiation therapy for plantar warts.

H M Shair, W J Hanshaw, L D Grayson

    The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
    |August 1, 1978
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    Radiation therapy for plantar warts showed minimal long-term skin changes in most patients. A single-dose X-ray treatment is recommended for its effectiveness and safety in wart removal.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Radiation Oncology

    Background:

    • Plantar warts are common foot lesions.
    • Radiation therapy has been used for wart treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the long-term effects of radiation therapy on plantar wart sites.
    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of different X-ray schedules for plantar wart treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Follow-up examinations of 598 plantar wart sites treated with radiation 3 to 28 years prior.
    • Comparison of three different X-ray dose schedules.

    Main Results:

    • Minor skin changes were observed in 45 cases (7.5%).
    • No severe radiation side effects (sequelae) were detected.
    • A one-dose X-ray schedule demonstrated simplicity, efficacy, and safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiation therapy for plantar warts is associated with minimal long-term adverse effects.
    • A single-dose X-ray regimen is the preferred method for treating plantar warts due to its favorable risk-benefit profile.

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