Abstract:Cutaneous warts are a common dermatological condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) strains 1,2,4 and rarely 57. Although it is a benign condition, it causes disfigurement, pain, discomfort, has a tendency to koebnerize, and can be transmitted to others. This makes adequate and timely treatment important. There are several conventional treatments available which include electrosurgery, cryotherapy and topical medications like imiquimod which show variable responses. Our study evaluated the effective… Show more
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