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Plantar warts in the athlete

D Esterowitz1, K E Greer, P H Cooper

  • 1Emergency Department, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville 22908, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Plantar warts, caused by human papilloma virus, are often misdiagnosed as calluses in athletes. Diagnosis involves identifying "seeds" after debridement, followed by treatment with a 40% salicylic acid patch.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Virology

Background:

  • Plantar warts are hyperkeratotic lesions caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV).
  • Misdiagnosis as calluses is common, particularly in athletes, delaying appropriate treatment.

Observation:

  • Diagnosis requires debridement of hypertrophic epithelium to reveal "seeds" (thrombosed dermal vessels).
  • These seeds are characteristic markers for identifying plantar warts.

Findings:

  • A treatment protocol involves applying a 40% salicylic acid patch to the debrided wart site every 48 hours.
  • This therapeutic approach continues until complete healing is achieved.

Implications:

  • Accurate diagnosis of plantar warts is crucial for effective treatment in athletic populations.
  • The described salicylic acid patch method offers a structured approach to managing these common viral infections.

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