WARTS

Caused by Human Papillomavirus

Treatments:

• Salicylic acid (works as a keratolytic)
• Cryotherapy, e.g. with liquid nitrogen
• Duct tape
• Dinitrochlorobenzene
• Imiquimod (Aldara)-Acts as an immunomodulator
• Glutaraldehyde and formaldehyde (virucidal)
• Podophyllotoxin (podofilox)
• Podophyllin
• Trichloroacetic acid
• Polyphenon E ointment 15% (a mixture of catechins extracted from green tea)
• Electrocautery
• 5-fluorouracil
• Interferon alfa-2b
• Excision
• Laser treatment