Non-ablative controlled local hyperthermia for common warts

Cutaneous warts are common skin diseases caused by human papillomavirus （HPV） infection. The prevalence of cutaneous warts varied from 2.4%-12.9%, with common warts, planta warts and genital warts being the most common ones. About 67% of patients with warts might resolve spontaneously within 2 years, while in some patients warts persist for years. A cellular immune response is essential for the clearance of HPV. Treatment modalities are usually ablative.