An overview of various lines in the treatment of warts: Review article

Abstract

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which can be obtained through direct contact with an infected person or through exposure to the environment, is the most prevalent cause of warts. For example, they can be categorized into common warts, plantar warts, and genital warts based on appearance or location. Common warts have been treated with a variety of invasive and non-invasive methods, both destructive and immunotherapeutic. Cryosurgery, surgical excision, electrocautery, and laser ablation are all examples of destructive therapies. Medical compounds like salicylic acid and trichloroacetic acid are also destructive, as is formaldehyde and 5-flurouracil.
Objective: To make an overview of various lines in the treatment of warts.
Methods: The databases were searched for articles published in English in 4 data bases [PubMed – Google search - Google scholar- science direct] and Boolean operators (and, or, not) had been used such as [Human papillomavirus, treatment of warts, warts] and in peer-reviewed articles between 2009 and 2021.
Conclusion: A wide range of treatments are currently available to help individuals with warts, whether as a single treatment or in combination.