Verrukatsid from warts

Although the warts are benign neoplasms and mostly do not pose a threat to life, but they spoil the appearance when placed in prominent places or cause functional inconvenience, sometimes hurt, such as plantar when walking. [1]They are provoked by the human papillomavirus [2], the treatment for which has not been invented today. Get rid of the warts on the skin really helps in this drug verrukatsid.

It consists of active substances called phenol, metacresol  [3]and auxiliary: ethyl alcohol and purified water.

Indications Verrukacida

Verrukacid is used to remove:

• vulgar warts that are most common in school-age children and most often occur on the hands and face;
• plantar - horny dense tubercles, sometimes growing into the deeper layers of the skin and causing pain;
• filiform - oblong formations (5-6mm) on the leg. Localized on the face, neck, armpits, under the mammary glands in women;
• genital warts appearing on the mucous membranes of the mouth, genitals, around the anus;
• dry corns;
• keratomas due to age-related changes in the epidermis.

Release form

The tool is produced in the form of an oily solution, poured into a dark bottle equipped with an applicator, weight 2 g. 

Pharmacodynamics

The pharmacological action of verrucacid is cauterizing, it is carried out due to coagulation (coagulation) of skin proteins. The mummification of the formations takes place, and then the crusts fall off and the center of pathology heals.

Pharmacokinetics

Active substances have a local effect, without entering the systemic circulation.

Dosing and administration

To minimize side effects, the application of the liquid is carried out using a special applicator or a thin stick. Formations with a diameter of up to 2 mm are processed once, the warts are slightly larger, keratomas and dry calluses - 3-4 times, allowing the preparation to dry, plantar and on the hands - 7-10 times every 3-4 minutes. This procedure is performed once a week until the lesion disappears, after a maximum of 6 weeks.[5]

Too keratinized neoplasms before using verrucacid should be prepared as follows: lubricate with salicylic ointment or another with keratolic effect, apply compress paper on top, cover with a plaster or wrap with a bandage. After a few hours to remove, steam the skin in hot water with soda and detergent, cut off the stratum corneum, and dry with a towel.

To prevent burns around the treated area, it is smeared with zinc ointment. [6]  Genital warts are not recommended to be removed independently, but in the treatment room.

Repeat the procedure if necessary, carry out no earlier than a week.

Their total number can be 4-5.

• Application for children

For children under 7 years old werrukacid does not apply.

Use Verrukacida during pregnancy

External use can not adversely affect the fetus, because the placental penetration does not occur. [4]During feeding, it is best to refrain from removing the tumor of this kind in the area of the chest and hands.

Contraindications

Verrukacid is not used to remove moles (pigmented nevi), warts on the mucous, red border of the lips, with large placers of tubercles (more than 20 cm). Other contraindications are hypersensitivity to its components, as well as younger children.

Side effects Verrukacida

Drug with careless use and contact with healthy skin can cause a burn. To prevent this from happening, the liquid is immediately cleaned, and the surface is wiped with alcohol-containing solutions. Allergic manifestations are also possible: rash, redness, edema.

When treating the nodules with the preparation around the eyes, redness of the eyelids may occur, which must be removed by rinsing the eyes with water.

Interactions with other drugs

Substances that are part of the Verrucacid, easily dissolved in ointments, so do not need to use any of them before treatment with the drug.

Storage conditions

The bottle is stored in a cardboard box in which it is sold, the temperature of the room should not exceed + 25 ° C, and the place should be inaccessible to children and out of direct sunlight.

Shelf life

The shelf life of the drug is 5 years from the date of manufacture.

Analogs

With the same spectrum of action, the following drugs are available: feresol, uroderm, duofilm, collomac.

After diagnosis, the treatment for warts depends on the symptoms, patient preferences, and cost. Despite the fact that there are many ways to treat warts, none of them is 100% effective, and relapses can occur with each type of treatment. 

First you should try the least expensive and least painful treatment. More expensive and invasive treatments are usually designed for multiple, often recurring warts. Observation is also part of the treatment and should always be considered. It is known that almost two thirds of warts spontaneously disappear within 24 months. The only thing that there is a small risk that the wart may increase and even spread to other areas. 

In most cases, for the treatment of warts should be used such a drug, as salicylic acid, which is often a first-line drug for warts. This drug does not require a prescription and can be used by the patient at home. The cure rate is from 50% to 70%.[7]

Cryotherapy [8], retinoic acid [9], podophyllin [10], 5-fluorouracil [11], immunotherapy (use of drugs such as interferon, imiquimod, zinc, H2-receptor blockers, levamisole, etc.)[12]

Reviews

According to the research, complete cure of warts after 6 weeks is observed in 82.6% of patients. [13]  The vast majority of reviews of verrukatsid, as a drug that really got rid of warts and dry corns. Some have succeeded in a short time, others had several sessions.