Warts Flashcards
What is the origin of warts?
HPV virus
Are common warts and plantar amenable to self-care?
Yes
What % of the general population has warts?
7-10
What age group typically has warts?
12-16 yrs old
Are warts contagious?
Yes, person-to-person
How long of a incubation period do warts have?
Up to 8 months
What strain of warts are on the hands?
HPV-2,4,27,57
What strain of warts are on the feet?
HPV-1
HPV-1 warts affect what limb?
Feet
HPV-2,4,27,57 affect what limb?
Hands
Does the HPV vaccine cover viral strains for warts?
No
What epithelial cells do HPV viruses infect?
Stratified squamous epithelium
Where specifically do HPV viruses infect at the keratin?
Nuclei of upper keratin and released into stratum corneum
What allows HPV to remain infectious while outside the host cell?
Heat-stable protein coat
Vulgaris warts are found where?
Hands or feet
Plantar warts are found where?
Feet
Mosaic warts are found where?
Feet
Periungual warts are found where?
Nails
Plana warts are found where?
Face
Filiform warts are found where?
Face
What type of warts are found on the face?
Plana + Filiform
What type of warts are found on the nails?
Periungual
What type of warts are found on the feet?
Vulgaris + Plantar + Mosaic
What type of warts are found on the hands?
Vulgaris
Plantar warts can be confused for what?
Callouses + Squamous cell carcinoma
Can warts be cured?
No, but are treatable
What age group is excluded from self-care?
<4 yrs old
What is the pharmacologic treatment for warts?
Salicylic Acid
When should you see improvement when using salicylic acid on warts?
1-2 wks
When can you remove the warts when using salicylic acid?
6-12 wks
What are the disadvantages of using salicylic acid on warts?
Time + Adherence
What type of wart is found in the sole of the foot?
Plantar
