Anesthetic cream relieves pain after cryotherapy treatment of plantar and palmar warts

Anesthetic cream relieves pain after cryotherapy treatment of plantar and palmar warts

Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen is an effective and commonly used treatment for palmoplantar warts. However, pain can be a limiting factor in the effective use of cryotherapy. In this study, we found that a single application of anesthetic cream following cryotherapy treatment of warts reduced pos...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pediatric dermatology 2019-09, Vol.36 (5), p.750-752
Hauptverfasser: Choi, Min Wha, Noh, Tai Kyung, Han, Tae Young, Lee, June Hyunkyung
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Anesthesia
Anesthetics, Local - therapeutic use
Child
Cream
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Lidocaine, Prilocaine Drug Combination - therapeutic use
Male
Ointments
Pain
Pain - etiology
Pain - prevention & control
Pain management
Pediatrics
Transdermal medication
Treatment Outcome
viral infection
wart
Warts
Warts - therapy
Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:Cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen is an effective and commonly used treatment for palmoplantar warts. However, pain can be a limiting factor in the effective use of cryotherapy. In this study, we found that a single application of anesthetic cream following cryotherapy treatment of warts reduced posttreatment pain and led to improved tolerability of the procedure.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.13873