Ann Dermatol.  2013 May;25(2):261-263. 10.5021/ad.2013.25.2.261.

New Alternative Combination Therapy for Recalcitrant Common Warts: The Efficacy of Imiquimod 5% Cream and Duct Tape Combination Therapy

• Kim SY
• Jung SK
• Lee SG
• Yi SM
• Kim JH
• Kim IH

• KMID: 2171807
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2013.25.2.261

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Aminoquinolines
Aminoquinolines

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Common warts before (A) and after (B) treatment with imiquimod 5% cream and duct tape occlusion therapy: complete response.

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