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March 15, 2008
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The Mystery of Warts: Duct Tape, Moleskin or What?

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By Joseph E. Scherger, MD, MPH, Professor, University of California, San Diego. Dr. Scherger reports no financial relationship to this field of study.

Synopsis: Duct tape is no more effective than moleskin for the treatment of common warts. Occlusion therapy with both for 7 days will give resolution in just over 20% of patients.

Source: Wenner R, et al. Duct tape for the treatment of common warts in adults: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. Arch Dermatol. 2007;143:309-313.

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