Oncology & Cancer

Candida antigen safe, effective for treating common warts

(HealthDay)—Candida antigen is a promising, effective, and safe immunotherapeutic treatment for common warts, according to a study published online Aug. 8 in the International Journal of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Two dose HPV vaccine effective in treating genital warts, study finds

As of this year, kids under the age of 15 only need 2 doses of HPV vaccine. New research out of Boston Medical Center, published online in the STD Journal, is the first published clinical evidence to support new recommendations ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New study shows HPV vaccine is reducing rates of genital warts

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in Australia in 2007 and New Zealand in 2008 to prevent cervical cancer. It was free for women up to age 26 in Australia and to all women under 20 in New Zealand. This ...

Immunology

Immunotherapy better than cryotherapy for wart lesions

(HealthDay)—Intralesional immunotherapy is more effective than cryotherapy for treatment of wart lesions, according to a study published online Jan. 21 in the International Journal of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

HPV-vaccinated women protect men from infection

A Melbourne study has found the first evidence of 'herd protection' from vaccinations against the cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Trichloroacetic acid beats cryotherapy for plantar warts

(HealthDay)—Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is more effective than cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen for the treatment of plantar warts, according to a study published online April 4 in the Journal of Dermatology.

Surgery

Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' undergoes successful surgery

A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet on Saturday underwent a successful operation to remove some of the growths, a hospital said.

Surgery

Surgery for Bangladesh's 'Tree Man' to remove warts

A Bangladeshi father dubbed "Tree Man" for massive bark-like warts on his hands and feet will finally have surgery to remove the growths that first began appearing 10 years ago, a hospital said Sunday.

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