Treatment of Common Warts in Patients Under 18 Years of Age
This protocol addresses how children under 18 years of age with cutaneous common warts should be treated, defining a structured first-line approach for this patient population.
Applies to patients under 18 years of age presenting with common warts. This age group is the specific sub-population for which this evidence-based approach is defined.
The protocol uses a topical imiquimod cream applied directly to the warts. The complete formulation details, application instructions, and full management algorithm are available in the full protocol.
The defined treatment target is:
DOI: 10.1111/jebm.12494
How should children (under the age of 18) with cutaneous warts be treated?
Children with common warts can be treated with 5% imiquimod cream.
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