Duct tape removes warts

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Duct tape removes warts

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Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Duct tape (or any durable, occlusive, tacky tape) appears to be at least as effective as traditional cryotherapy for removal of the common wart. It is an unusual and welcome event in health care when a common ailment is proven equally amenable to an inexpensive, tolerable, and safe alternative therapy.

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Focht DR III, Spicer C, Fairchok MP. Efficacy of duct tape vs cryotherapy in the treatment of verruca vulgaris (the common wart). Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002; 156:971–4.

Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk

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The Journal of Family Practice - 52(2)

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The Journal of Family Practice

MDedge Family Medicine

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Dermatology

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94-117

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Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD

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Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD

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Practice Recommendations from Key Studies

Focht DR III, Spicer C, Fairchok MP. Efficacy of duct tape vs cryotherapy in the treatment of verruca vulgaris (the common wart). Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002; 156:971–4.

Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk

[email protected]

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Practice Recommendations from Key Studies

Focht DR III, Spicer C, Fairchok MP. Efficacy of duct tape vs cryotherapy in the treatment of verruca vulgaris (the common wart). Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med 2002; 156:971–4.

Thomas J. Lynch, PharmD
Department of Family and Community Medicine, Eastern Virginia Medical School Norfolk

[email protected]

Article PDF

5202JFP_POEMs8.pdf

Article PDF

5202JFP_POEMs8.pdf

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Duct tape (or any durable, occlusive, tacky tape) appears to be at least as effective as traditional cryotherapy for removal of the common wart. It is an unusual and welcome event in health care when a common ailment is proven equally amenable to an inexpensive, tolerable, and safe alternative therapy.

PRACTICE RECOMMENDATIONS

Duct tape (or any durable, occlusive, tacky tape) appears to be at least as effective as traditional cryotherapy for removal of the common wart. It is an unusual and welcome event in health care when a common ailment is proven equally amenable to an inexpensive, tolerable, and safe alternative therapy.

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 52(2)

Issue

The Journal of Family Practice - 52(2)

Page Number

94-117

Page Number

94-117

Publications

The Journal of Family Practice

MDedge Family Medicine

Publications