Warts Archives - Dermatology Advisor

Skin Cancer

History of Anogenital Warts and HIV Puts Patients at Higher Risk for Anal Carcinoma

By

Colby Stong

March 23, 2021

The risk for developing anal carcinoma in adults living with HIV who have a history of anogenital warts is assessed.

General Dermatology

Black Trailblazers in Dermatology Paved Way for Research Innovation, Contemporaries through Extensive Mentoring, Part II

By

Carlene Majorino

February 25, 2021

Valerie Harvey, MD and Lynn McKinley-Grant, MD explain the importance of diversity and specialized training to treat patients with skin of color in the field of dermatology.

Molluscum contagiosum occurs in approximately 5% to 18% of HIV-infected people, but is becoming rare in areas of the world with good access to highly effective antiretroviral therapies (HAART).16 It is caused by an infection of the epidermal keratinocytes by the molluscum contagiosum virus, a double-stranded DNA virus belonging to the Poxviridae family.16,17 Patients present with small (≤5 mm in diameter), raised lesions that are usually white, pink, or flesh colored with a dimple or pit in the center.17 The lesions are typically smooth, firm, and pearly appearing, and can affect any area of the body, although they are rarely found on the palms or soles. They may occur as solitary lesions or in groups and typically resolve within 6 to 12 months without any scarring.17 Genital lesions may take longer to resolve, and healing times up to 4 years have been reported.16,17 Photo Credit: Medical Images RM/AL LAMME.

Infections

European Guideline Offers Recommendations on the Diagnosis, Management of Genital Molluscum Contagiosum

By

Brandon May

November 19, 2020

Evidence-based recommendations on the diagnosis and treatment of molluscum contagiosum and its prevention are detailed.

Aesthetic Medicine

Treatment Options for Cutaneous Viral Warts in Children

By

Emily Pond

September 25, 2020

The current literature on the methods, efficacy, and adverse event profile of common treatment modalities for cutaneous viral warts in children is reviewed.

General Dermatology

Microneedling Plus 5-Fluorouracil Solution Offers More Robust Effect Than Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil

By

Emily Pond

September 14, 2020

Investigators assessed the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of microneedling combined with 5-FU solution compared with IL5-FU for the treatment of plantar warts.

Plantar warts (verruca plantaris) with raised and joined papules and pigmented centers.

General Dermatology

Long-Pulse 1064-nm Nd:YAG Laser Without Anesthesia is an Option for Wart Removal

By

Brandon May

August 18, 2020

Warts were successfully treated with long-pulse 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser without any anesthesia with response rates similar or higher than those seen with conventional therapies.

Skin Cancer

New Treatment Options for Actinic Keratosis: What Does Microwave Ablation Add?

By

Emily Pond

July 23, 2020

How do clinicians select the optimal treatment strategy for actinic keratoses when research supports multiple therapeutic directions?

General Dermatology

Intralesional Immunotherapy Agents Show Promising Outcomes in Plantar Warts

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

April 14, 2020

Immunotherapy using zinc sulfate and vitamin D3 may be promising treatment options for plantar warts.

General Dermatology

Ultrasound Gel Improves Cryotherapy Treatment for Viral Warts

By

Brandon May

March 23, 2020

The efficacy of cryotherapy for the treatment of viral warts is increased with the application of ultrasound gel.

General Dermatology

Cantharidin Podophyllin Salicylic Acid Treatment of Cutaneous Warts in Children

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

January 22, 2020

Topical application of CPS1 solution proves to be a safe, effective, and promising treatment for the management of cutaneous warts, particularly in children.