In:
Pediatric Dermatology, Wiley, Vol. 32, No. 6 ( 2015-11), p. 797-801
Abstract:
Intralesional injection of Candida antigen appears to be an effective alternative for the treatment of warts. Aim To determine the efficacy and safety of this treatment. Methods We retrospectively reviewed records of all children who received intralesional injection of Candida antigen at our center from January 2008 to July 2013. Results From a total of 220 patients, 156 (70.9%) had a complete response, 37 (16.8%) had a partial response, and 27 (12.2%) had no improvement. An average of 2.73 treatments was needed. Forty‐seven of the patients with more than one wart (21.3%) also noted at least partial resolution of untreated warts at distant sites. Twenty‐seven of the 47 patients (57.4%) had complete resolution. All treated patients experienced some discomfort at the time of the injection, but no serious side effects were reported. Discussion We report our results using this approach in a large group of children. Conclusion Intralesional injection of Candida antigen is an effective and safe therapy for children with multiple and recalcitrant cutaneous warts.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0736-8046
,
1525-1470
DOI:
10.1111/pde.2015.32.issue-6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2015
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2020833-9
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