RT Journal Article
T1 Treatment of Plantar Warts with a Nitric-Zinc Complex Solution: A Review of 72 Cases
A1 García Oreja, Sara
A1 Álvaro Afonso, Francisco Javier
A1 Vigara Aranda, Paula
A1 Paramio Rodriguez, Guillermo
A1 Leon Herce, Diego
A1 Lázaro Martínez, José Luis
AB Background: There are multiple conservative treatment options for plantar warts, but none have proven to be universally effective. Nitric acid is often used empirically by podiatrists in the treatment of plantar warts. A novel medical device or topical solution of nitric–zinc complex solution (NZCS) could potentially offer an effective and safe alternative for the targeted treatment of plantar warts. Objective: To observe the rate of complete healing of NZCS in a series of plantar wart cases and to establish the minimum number of product applications and time needed for healing. This will help standardize and protocolize its use. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted involving 72 patients who exhibited symptoms of plantar warts. These patients underwent chemical treatment using a nitric–zinc complex. Results: The cure rate with NZCS was 59.2%. The average number of NZCS applications was 5.9 ± 3.0 and the mean duration of treatment was 9.4 ± 7.1 weeks. A recurrence rate of 6.7% was observed. Conclusions: The topical solution of the nitric–zinc complex is an effective treatment for plantar warts, which can be considered a first-line treatment option in the general population.
PB MDPI
SN 1999-4915
YR 2024
FD 2024-08-16
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/118921
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/118921
LA eng
NO Garcia-Oreja, S.; Alvaro-Afonso, F.J.; Vigara-Aranda, P.; Paramio-Rodriguez, G.; Leon-Herce, D.; Lazaro-Martinez, J.L. Treatment of Plantar Warts with a Nitric-Zinc Complex Solution: A Review of 72 Cases. Viruses 2024, 16, 1307. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16081307
NO Universidad Complutense de Madrid
NO Banco Santander
DS Docta Complutense
RD 4 abr 2025