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Verruca Vulgaris

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differential diagnosis warts vs corns:

•corns retain normal skin markings
•see “black dots” (vessels) when you pair down a wart

 

 

HPV type mnemonic:  (number increases from feet to face)

•plantar warts        feet                HPV 1
•VV                        hands                HPV 2
•flat warts                face                HPV 3

(can also remember that often there is only one plantar wart,  but many flat warts on the face of HIV patient)

 

 

Treatment:

•see Bleomycin
•exophytic - shave excision (helps the whole process, seems to