Successful treatment of profuse recalcitrant extra-genital warts in an HIV-positive patient using 5% imiquimod cream

Abstract

Common warts, particularly plantar warts, are difficult to treat at the best of times and are likely to be even more difficult to treat when the patient is HIV positive. This case report highlights the successful treatment of profuse common warts of both hands and both feet in an HIV-positive patient using imiquimod 5% cream, following unsuccessful regular cryocautery therapy.