Overview
Plantar warts are common and classically resistant to treatment 1. They are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection 1.Diagnosis
Diagnosis is typically clinical 1.Management
Primary treatments include keratolytic agents, particularly salicylic acid, and destructive treatments like cryotherapy 1.
Pulsed dye laser therapy has shown the lowest recurrence rate 1.
Newer and intralesional treatments are not well-represented in large studies 1.Key Recommendations
Salicylic acid and cryotherapy remain primary treatments for plantar warts 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
Pulsed dye laser therapy may be associated with the lowest recurrence rate 1. (Evidence: Moderate)
There have been no definitive advancements in plantar wart treatment in decades 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)References
1 Hekmatjah J, Farshchian M, Grant-Kels JM, Mehregan D. The status of treatment for plantar warts in 2021: No definitive advancements in decades for a common dermatology disease. Clinics in dermatology 2021. link