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Comparison of Intralesional Vitamin D3 Injection, 5% Koh Cream and Their Combination in Treatment of Cutaneous Warts

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Background: Warts are a common skin condition that affects people all over the world. This ailment affects 2–20% of students in primary school. A well-known keratolytic agent, potassium hydroxide (KOH), has many dermatological uses. Vitamin D is important in the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes. Objective: The aim of the current work was to compare the efficacy and safety of intralesional vitamin D3 injections and 5% KOH cream separately and in combination with each other in the treatment of warts. Patients and Methods: This study was carried out at the private outpatient Al- Ahlam Center of Dermatology and Cosmetology in Gharyan, Libya from 1st of Sep to last of Dec 2021. 45 patients with warts were included in the study. They were classified into 3 groups according to method of treatment into Vitamin D3 group, 5% KOH cream group, and combination group. Results: The mean age of patients was 27.04 ± 11.7 years. 31 patients completed the study. Complete response was seen in 12 patients with vitamin D injection after period of 4 months, 9 patients with 5% KOH cream after period 2-3 months, and 10 patients with combination both treatment after a period of 1 month. Conclusions: It could be concluded that intralesional vitamin D with 5% KOH cream is safe, effective, and inexpensive treatment option for recalcitrant palmoplantar and periungual warts.  

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10.21608/ejhm.2022.239212

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vitamin D3, Palmoplanter, Periungual, KOH, Warts

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Ahlam Abdulsalam

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Almabrouk

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ahlam.almabrouk1981@gmail.com

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Gamal Ahmed

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Duweb

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88

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1

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33970

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2022-07-01

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2022-05-25

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2022-07-01

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Comparison of Intralesional Vitamin D3 Injection, 5% Koh Cream and Their Combination in Treatment of Cutaneous Warts

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22 Jan 2023