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| What is the criteria for developing warts? |
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Definition
- Papilloma virus present
- break in the skin for virus to enter
- Immune system vulnerable to virus |
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- Direct person to person contact
- Autoinoculation
- Indirect exposure from showers or pools |
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- Verruca vulgaris
- Fingers, hands, knees, can be found on face
- Can be found under nail beds. Looks like cauliflower, black dots inside |
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Definition
| Verruca plana - smoother with flat tops. Common on face and in clusters |
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| Verruca Plantaris - Common on soles of feet on weight baring areas. Very painful |
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| What are molluscum contagiosum? |
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Definition
A rash caused by poxvirus - looks like warts. Contagious, must be treated w/ liquid nitrogen
Thrives in warm climates - kids |
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| How can warts be prevented? |
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Definition
- Avoid walking barefoot, change shoes
- Do not poke or cut
- Wash hands after touching |
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| How is salicylic acid used for warts? |
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Definition
| - 17-40%. Only for common and plantar warts |
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| How is cryotherapy used for warts? |
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Definition
Causes irritation leading to an immune response
Freeze off - OTC. May repeat after 10 days. Max of 3 treatments |
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| How is duct tape used for warts? |
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Definition
| Occlusion leads to an immune response - apply and leave on for 6 days. Remove soak and use pumice. Repeat for up to 2 months. |
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| What are exclusions to self treatment of warts? |
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Definition
- Warts on face, nails, anus, genitals
- Extensive on one site
- painful plantar warts
- Contraindication to foot care
- Physical/mental impairment
- Immunosuppressives |
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| What are medication options for warts? |
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Definition
- Imiquimod/Aldara - immune response modifier. For genital, common, flat warts. Leave on for 6-10 hours!
- Cantharidin - causes skin to blister, very painful. For common or molluscum. Avoid in diabetics
- Podophyllum/Podofin - cytotoxic. Only side effects when drunk |
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