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B07

DESCRIPTION

Commonly appear on the pressure-bearing areas of the soles and can be painful and interfere with walking
Lesions often have a flat, circular appearance, as pressure on the sole of the foot forces them deep into the dermis. They have a rough surface and are often thick and hard due to increased keratin formation
As they are contagious, walking barefoot in communal areas should be discouraged

MEDICINE TREATMENT

Salicylic acid, 15 to 30% topical liquid application
- Protect surrounding skin with petroleum jelly
- Apply daily to wart and allow to dry
- Occlude for 24 hours
- Soften lesions by soaking in warm water and remove loosened keratin by light abrasion
- Wash affected area well, dry, reapply the wart paint and occlude
- Repeat process daily until the wart disappears

LoE:IIIb³²

REFERRAL

No response to treatment
Diabetic patients

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Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Primary Healthcare, 2020-2024_Version 1.0_07 November 2024

Chapter 5: Skin Conditions_5.15.3 Plantar Warts

ICD-10 codes