A case of resistant multiple plantar warts cured with combined autologous platelet-rich plasma injection and topical salicylic acid 30.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Plantar warts are common benign cutaneous lesions affecting the plantar aspects of the feet; they are caused by infection of the keratinocytes by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The effective treatment of plantar warts is still a therapeutic challenge.

AIM:

This study aimed to assess the possible clinical efficacy and safety of the combined intralesional autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection with local application of salicylic acid 30% solution in the treatment of multiple resistant plantar warts.

METHOD:

In the present case, a 54-year-old immunocompetent male patient presented with multiple, bilateral resistant plantar warts.

RESULTS:

A complete clearance of the plantar warts was observed after three sessions of intralesional autologous PRP injections with one-month interval, combined with twice-daily local application of salicylic acid 30% solution between sessions. No recurrence was recorded after a nine-month follow-up from the last session. There were no reported side effects during or after the sessions.

CONCLUSION:

The combined intralesional autologous PRP injection with topical salicylic acid is an effective, economic, and safe modality of treatment for multiple resistant plantar warts.

• Authors: Mohammed Abu El-Hamd, Soha Aboeldahab
• Journal: Journal of cosmetic dermatology (J Cosmet Dermatol) Vol. 21 Issue 6 Pg. 2417-2419 (Jun 2022) ISSN: 1473-2165 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 34559938 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2021 Wiley Periodicals LLC.

Chemical References

• Salicylic Acid

Topics

• Humans
• Injections, Intralesional
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Salicylic Acid
• Treatment Outcome
• Warts (drug therapy)