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Warts
Published in Charles Theisler, Adjuvant Medical Care, 2023
Warts are rough, raised, grainy bumps on the skin that occur most often on the fingers or hands and are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Wart viruses are contagious. Common warts often feature a pattern of tiny black dots, which are small, clotted blood vessels. There are many different types of warts that respond variably to a variety of treatment measures. Warts may recur even after successful treatment.
Wart and localized treatment
Published in Dinesh Kumar Jain, Homeopathy, 2022
To explore the concept of homeopathy, an example is given here. Warts are benign neoplasms of the skin, which are found in 7–20% of the population. They occur mainly on skin areas. Warts are caused by human papovaviruses, which may persist and spread within the same person for several years. Most studies indicate that one-third of warts are cured in six months and two-thirds of diseases are resolved spontaneously within a two-year period. As mentioned earlier, most warts usually disappear spontaneously without leaving any scars (Corey, 1983, pp. 1174–1180). In the affected persons, the diseases disappear spontaneously within 6–24 months. In cases of warts, if homeopathic drugs are given internally after presuming that warts are part of general disease, then this disease will be cured spontaneously, but this is a false reputation claimed by homeopathy.
Sexual health
Published in Sally Robinson, Priorities for Health Promotion and Public Health, 2021
Rajeeb Kumar Sah, Sally Robinson
Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV has over 100 different variants that can affect various parts of the body. There are over 30 different types of HPV that live around the genital and anal areas, but most genital warts are caused by HPV type 6 and HPV type 11. Genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted infection in the UK. In 2018, compared to 2017, the rates decreased by 3% in England and 10% in Northern Ireland (PHE, 2019a; PHA, 2019). Data from Scotland are currently unavailable. In Wales, comparing April to September 2017 with the same period in 2018, rates decreased by 9% (PHW, 2019). The decrease in rates has been mostly among girls who have received the quadrivalent HPV vaccine at the age of 12 to 13 years.
Cost-utility study of home-based cryotherapy device for wart treatment: a randomized, controlled, and investigator-blinded trial
Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022
Nattanichcha Kulthanachairojana, Suthira Taychakhoonavudh, Kanokvalai Kulthanan, Sumanas Bunyaratavej, Sasima Eimpunth, Bawonpak Pongkittilar, Suthasanee Prasertsook, Supisara Wongdama, Charussri Leeyaphan
Cutaneous warts are contagious skin diseases caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The presentations are common warts, plane warts, and plantar warts. Cutaneous warts are characterized by hyperkeratotic nodules or verrucous-like lesions, although a flat-topped skin-colored lesion has been observed in some areas, such as the face and dorsum of the hands (1). The prevalence of HPV types in cutaneous warts has varied in studies (2,3). However, HPV strains and clinical characteristics, including the site of skin involvement, showed relevance (4). Although cutaneous warts commonly affect patients of all ages, the prevalence in young children is high, with reports of up to 30% (5). Cutaneous warts, without treatment, can last several years. Spontaneous resolution frequently occurs, especially in children. Moreover, approximately two-thirds of patients aged 4–20 years have been found to have spontaneous involution within 2 years (6). However, the clinical course in patients with immunocompromised status can be atypical and more extensive (7,8). Despite low morbidity, cutaneous warts still cause concern and disrupt patients’ quality of life.
Our experience using 1064 nm Nd:YAG in palmoplantar warts
Published in Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2022
Hai Thi Thu Le, Cuong Truong Van, Minh Nguyen Thi, Firas Al-Niaimi
Cutaneous warts are benign lesions that occur in the mucosa and skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and are one of the commonly seen benign cutaneous tumors in daily medical practice. At present, over 100 subtypes of HPV have been identified. The primary manifestations of HPV infection include common warts, genital warts, flat warts, palmoplantar warts, focal epithelial hyperplasia, epidermodysplasia verruciformis, and plantar cysts. Palmoplantar warts are typically caused by HPV subtype 1 (most common) followed by subtypes 2, 3, 4, 27, and 57, occurring in both males and females of various ages (1). Prevalence is highest in school-aged children, students, and manual laborers and may be transmitted by direct or indirect contact. In general, the lesions are asymptomatic, with the occasional pain experienced with the application of pressure. Warts can spontaneously disappear without treatment. In children, about half resolve within a year, and about two-thirds disappear within 2 years. It may take longer for warts to clear up for adults, with 5–10 years reported in some patients (2). Plantar warts are frequently symptomatic with pressure pain and can have an adverse effect on the quality of life (3, 4). The painful and uncomfortable feeling associated with plantar warts in particular during prolonged walking and standing is often a reason for seeking treatment.
Clinical use of zinc in viral warts: a systematic review of the clinical trials
Published in Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022
Deyu Song, Linxin Pan, Ming Zhang, Sheng Wang
Warts are one of the common benign conditions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection affecting individuals of all ages. Two-thirds of common warts can spontaneously resolve within 2 years owing to host immune response (1). Nonetheless, the infection can be progressive or recalcitrant, probably due to impaired natural immunity against the virus or immune escape (2). Current therapeutic approaches for warts mainly include cryotherapy, salicylic acid, lasers, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and intralesional injection of antigens (3,4). Unfortunately, no definitive therapy to cure and prevent recurrence is available yet, and the available treatments are always accompanied by pain, scarring, and other undesirable complications. Immunological therapies have become promising treatments for warts due to their tolerable side effects and facility to use.