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Digitate wart

Last edited: 4/15/2026

Overview

Digitate warts, also known as digitate hyperkeratoses, are characterized by finger-like projections of hyperkeratotic skin, often presenting as multiple minute lesions. These lesions are typically benign but can be cosmetically concerning 1.

Diagnosis

  • Clinical presentation of multiple minute, finger-like hyperkeratotic lesions.
  • Histological examination confirms hyperkeratosis and acanthosis typical of digitate warts 1.

    • Management

  • First-line treatments: Topical keratolytic agents such as salicylic acid or lactic acid.
  • Adjunctive treatments: Cryotherapy or surgical excision for resistant cases 1.

    • Special Populations

  • Limited data: No specific information provided regarding pregnancy, pediatrics, elderly, or comorbidities 1.

    • Key Recommendations

  • Confirm diagnosis through clinical examination and histological evaluation (Evidence: Weak) 1.
  • Initiate treatment with topical keratolytics like salicylic acid for most cases (Evidence: Weak) 1.
  • Consider cryotherapy or surgical excision for persistent or extensive digitate warts (Evidence: Weak) 1.

    • References

    1 Yoon SW, Gibbs RB. Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratoses. Archives of dermatology 1975. link

    Original source

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      Multiple minute digitate hyperkeratoses. — Yoon SW, Gibbs RB Archives of dermatology (1975)
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