Many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive children are afflicted with diffuse flat warts that have been recalcitrant to multiple treatments.The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of 15% glycolic acid lotion (NeoStrata) for treatment of flat warts in HIV-positive children in Botswana. Additionally, the investigators characterized the flat warts in this population, including Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type(s) and degree of immunosuppression within the patients.
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Treatment efficacy of 15% glycolic acid lotion for flat warts
Timeframe: Patients were evaluated every two weeks for eight weeks and monthly for the next eight weeks, for a total monitoring period of 16 weeks.
Safety and tolerability of 15% glycolic acid lotion for flat warts
Timeframe: Patients were evaluated every two weeks for eight weeks and monthly for the next eight weeks, for a total monitoring period of 16 weeks.