Zinc treatment effectiveness assessedThe Effectiveness of Topical Treatment for Plantar Warts: A Retrospective Cohort Study.
We aimed to understand how effective zinc, among other treatments, is for treating plantar warts. In our retrospective cohort study, we reviewed the cases of 60 individuals aged 18 to 40 who were treated for plantar warts with three different methods: a zinc and nitric complex, cantharidin, and bleomycin.
While zinc wasn’t the focal point of the study, we noted that the zinc and nitric complex was less painful but required more sessions for complete treatment. Patients treated with bleomycin, although they experienced more post-treatment pain, needed fewer sessions overall.
The findings highlight that while the zinc treatment did help, it wasn’t the most effective option when it came to the number of sessions required for healing. Cantharidin seemed to strike a balance between effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Clearly, treatment preferences should be tailored based on individual needs, pain tolerance, and satisfaction levels.