B07
DESCRIPTION
Appear commonly on the pressure-bearing areas of the soles and can be painful and interfere with walking. Because pressure forces them deep into the dermis they are flat, almost circular lesions, with a rough surface and are often thick and hard due to increased keratin formation. They are contagious and walking barefoot in communal areas should be discouraged.
MEDICINE TREATMENT
- Salicylic acid, 15 to 30%, topical liquid application.
- Protect surrounding skin with petroleum jelly.
- Apply daily to wart and allow to dry.
- Occlude for 24 hours.
- Soften lesions by soaking in warm water and remove loosened keratin by light abrasion.
- Wash well, dry, reapply the wart paint and occlude.
- Repeat process daily until the wart disappears.
REFERRAL
- No response to treatment.
- Diabetic patients.