What are the treatments for plantar warts?
Please find the suggested to do list that should be remembered for treatment approaches:
- The first rule is: DO NOT LOOSE ANT TIME, TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
- Don’t try to treat yourself, refer to a physician
- Don’t simply count on OTC remedies, receive a confirmation from your doctor about your treatment
- Don’t forget: There is no 100% guarantee for treatment success.
Today there are various treatment alternatives for plantar warts. Please refer to your doctor, and ask his/her advice on the medications.
Salicylic AcidThese groups of medications are highly recommended by physicians based on their efficacy and safety data. The treatment is frequently preffered by risk aversed physicians... |
Cryotherapy (Freezing)Cryotherapy is a frequently used therapy to treat plantar warts. Clinically it has a proven efficacy. However it may need multiple office visits to the physician every 2-4 weeks... |
Tape Occlusion (Duct Tape)It is among one of the most common therapiesbein employed to treat plantar warts. Patients employ duct tape to cover the wart for a certain time period. |
CantharidinThis medication is being used in combination with salicyclic acid. Pysicians simply paint this beetle juice onto the patient's wart and cover it with a clear tape. |
Aggressive TreatmentsAggressive treatments for persistent plantar warts. If the patient with plantar warts do not respond to available treatment alternatives, physicians may recommend one or more of the following options. |
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