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Cutaneous warts are a common, self-limiting skin condition. They are more common in children and young adults (Sterling JC, Gibbs S, Br J Dermatol. 171:696–712, 2014). Warts are diagnosed on clinical exam with a classic hyperkeratotic elevated lesion that disrupts the natural skin lines (Lee DY, Park JH, Lee JH, J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 23:726, 2009). Many treatments have been proposed, but studies show treatment with salicylic acid or liquid nitrogen to consistently decrease the duration of the infection. Treatments vary from being available over the counter, like the salicylic acid, to being applied in a primary care setting like the liquid nitrogen.
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Durtschi, R.D., Russell, J.J. (2019). Cutaneous Warts. In: Russell, J., Ryan Jr., E. (eds) Common Dermatologic Conditions in Primary Care. Current Clinical Practice. Humana, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-18065-2_7
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