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Application of photodynamic therapy with 5-aminolevulinic acid and fractional CO laser for the management of recalcitrant plantar warts.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
November 2024
Department of Dermatology, Guangzhou Dermatology Hospital (Guangzhou Institute of Dermatology), Guangzhou, Guangdong 510095, China. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Plantar warts, benign growths on the feet caused by HPV, are tough to eliminate completely, often leading to reappearance; this study looks at a dual treatment approach.
- Data from 10 patients with stubborn warts were analyzed after undergoing a combination of CO laser treatment and 5-ALA photodynamic therapy, yielding a 70% overall lesion clearance rate.
- This combined therapy proved to be effective and safe, suggesting it could be a good alternative for treating difficult plantar wart cases with minimal side effects.