Abstract | BACKGROUND: Facial verrucae vulgares are benign, but disfiguring skin manifestations of human papilloma virus infection. They are found as verrucae planae juveniles in young adults, but also as common warts in immunocompromised or atopic patients. OBJECTIVE: METHODS: RESULTS: Complete remission of all facial warts was achieved within 20 days. Few side-effects were observed (initially some light skin irritation only). CONCLUSION: In this case, topical sinecatechins proved to be a well-tolerated and effective alternative to treat recalcitrant facial warts without surgery.
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Authors | A Clouth, H Schöfer |
Journal | Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
(J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol)
Vol. 29
Issue 1
Pg. 178-9
(Jan 2015)
ISSN: 1468-3083 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 24341392
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Copyright | © 2013 European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. |
Chemical References |
- Ointments
- Plant Extracts
- green tea extract polyphenone E
- Catechin
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Topics |
- Adult
- Camellia sinensis
- Catechin
(analogs & derivatives, therapeutic use)
- Facial Dermatoses
(drug therapy, virology)
- Humans
- Male
- Ointments
(therapeutic use)
- Phytotherapy
- Plant Extracts
(therapeutic use)
- Retreatment
- Warts
(drug therapy)
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