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http://dx.doi.org/10.13048/jkm.21050

Treatment of Recalcitrant Plantar Wart Unresponsive to Cryotherapy with Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Case Report  

Shim, Soo Bo (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
Sung, Hyun Kyung (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Semyung University)
Lee, Hye Lim (Department of Pediatrics, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine / v.42, no.4, 2021 , pp. 238-243 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: Plantar wart is a common viral skin disease caused by human papillomavirus infection and poses a therapeutic challenge in the paediatric patient population. Acupuncture and moxibustion are effective treatments for a wide range of skin conditions. Case report: This study presents the case of a 9-year-old girl for whom complete resolution of recalcitrant warts was achieved with acupuncture and moxibustion treatment. Results: After 20-week treatment, the wart lesions and pain were completely resolved. At the 6-month follow-up, the lesions remained fully resolved. Conclusion: This result suggests that acupuncture and moxibustion could be effective therapeutic strategies for plantar warts.
Keywords
Warts; Plantar warts; Acupuncture; Moxibustion;
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