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New in the 2019 Guidelines • Updated background information on the prevalence, natural history and transmission of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and anogenital warts • Key recommendations for diagnosis and treatment graded according to the strength of the recommendation and the quality of supporting evidence
Warts are tiny skin infections caused by viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. Although kids get warts most often, teens and adults can get them too. Sometimes warts are sexually transmitted and appear in the genital area. But most warts affect the fingers, hands, face, and feet.
Most patients with viral warts can be managed in primary care. There are numerous treatments for warts e.g. cryotherapy, salicylic acid, duct tape) and used singly or in combination they often have little evidence base for their use and produce similar results.
11 sty 2023 · Most people get warts at some point. Warts are contagious and can be very persistent. Children and teenagers are particularly likely to get them because they often use public showers or changing rooms, for instance after doing sports or at the swimming pool.
27 lip 2023 · The incubation period is approximately two to six months. Spontaneous remission of warts occurs in two-thirds of children within two years; spontaneous resolution in adults tends to be slower and may take up to several years or longer [ 4 ].
About 60% of warts will go away after 2 years. Unfortunately, there is no single perfect treatment for warts. The best evidence for effectiveness is with over-the-counter wart treatments and with cryotherapy. How do you treat? 1. Cryotherapy. This is a cold spray (with liquid nitrogen) used to freeze the wart. 2. Paring.
However, if the warts are causing your child embarrassment or pain, there are treatment options. No single treatment is guaranteed to work, and many require a few attempts. A good initial approach is to keep the warts covered with a strong, waterproof tape (e.g. duct tape) for 24 hours a day.
