Warts and Verrucae Flashcards
1
Q
What are warts
A
- flesh-colour
- raised
- cauliflower surface
2
Q
What are Verrucae (plantar warts)
A
- flat on sole of feet
- black dots on middle (capillaries)
- can be painful if on weight bearing part on foot
- usually disappears within within 6 months to 2 years
3
Q
Referral for warts and verrucae
A
- multiple warts
- facial warts
- anogenital warts
- diabetic patients
- immunocompromised patient
- itching/bleeding warts
- change in size and appearance of warts
- OTC failure for >3 months
4
Q
OTC treatment: Salicylic Acid
A
— Bazuka
— Verrugon
— Salactol
Softens and destroys skin
5
Q
OTC treatment: Cryotherapy
A
— Wartner
- freezes warts and varrucae, comes off in 10 days
6
Q
OTC treatment: Glutaraldehyde
A
— Glutarol
not first line, useful in resistant cases
7
Q
Warts and Verrucae Advice
A
- take up to 12 weeks to disappear
- takes steps to prevent spreading to others
8
Q
How to apply Salicylic Acid products
A
- first soak affected area in warm water for 5 mins to soften it
- Apply daily, protect healthy skin (use vaseline)
- Remove dead skin every week (use pumice stone to remove dead skin)
