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Treatment of warts by keratolysis

Treatment of warts by keratolysis is a biology topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Treatment of warts by keratolysis rather than just read about it. In short: Keratolysis is the removal of dead surface skin cells and is a treatment for several types of wart. The most common keratolytic treatment of warts available over-the-counter involves salicylic acid.

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Keratolysis is the removal of dead surface skin cells and is a treatment for several types of wart. The most common keratolytic treatment of warts available over-the-counter involves salicylic acid. These products are readily available at most drugstores and supermarkets. There are typically two types of products: adhesive pads treated with salicylic acid or a bottle of concentrated salicylic acid. Removing a wart with this method requires a strict regimen of cleaning the area, applying the salicylic acid, and removing the dead skin with a pumice stone or emery board. It may take up to 12 weeks to remove a stubborn wart.

Formulations Some formulations are:

alcoholic solution containing glycerol collodion which dries to a celluloid film / Duofilm simple ointment absorption ointment oil in water cream The amount of salicylic acid reaching the wart varies substantially depending on the formulation used.[1] Brands in the UK include Bazuka (Dendron), Scholl (SSL International), Compound W, Cuplex gel, Duofilm (Stiefel), Occlusal (Alliance), Salatac Gel, Salactol Paint, and Verrugon (Ransom).

Molecular basis of therapeutic effect Salicylic acid reaches warts; lactic acid and collodion do not.[2] Therefore, these additional components have only an indirect role in therapy. The molecular structure of the skin is altered at the centre of the wart.[3] Experiments indicated that salicylic acid bonding within the human papillomavirus-containing verruca tissue is more likely than simple acid dissociation upon dissolution in water within the tissue.[4]

Complications Some cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been observed when using collodion formulations.[5] This was found to be due to rosin in the collodion.

References ^ Lawson EE, Edwards HG, Barry BW, Williams AC (1998). "Interaction of salicylic acid with verrucae assessed by FT-Raman spectroscopy". J Drug Target. 5: 343–51. doi:10.3109/10611869808997862. PMID 9771616.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) ^ Tsai J, Chuang S, Hsu M, Sheu H (October 1999). "Distribution of salicylic acid in human stratum corneum following topical application in vivo: a comparison of six different formulations". Int J Pharm. 188: 145–53. PMID 10518670.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) ^ Lachapelle JM, Leroy B (January 1990). "Allergic contact dermatitis to colophony included in the formulation of flexible collodion BP, the vehicle of a salicylic and lactic acid wart paint". Dermatol Clin. 8: 143–6. PMID 2302853.

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Keratolysis is the removal of dead surface skin cells and is a treatment for several types of wart. The most common keratolytic treatment of warts available over-the-counter involves salicylic acid.

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