Comparisom of Liquid Nitrogen and Vitamin D3 in The Treatment of Cutaneous Warts

Comparison of Efficacy of Liquid Nitrogen Versus Vitamin D3 in The Treatment of Cutaneous Warts

A total of 60 female patients (30 patients in each group) with cutaneious warts diagnosed by a consultant dermatologist on physical examination were included in this study.

In Group A patients were subjected to liquid nitrogen cryotherapy (-196 0C) while patients in Group B were subjected to vitamin D3 (5mg/ml) for 3 sessions at every 3 weeks interval. Effectiveness in both groups was ascertained in terms of > 50% reduction in wart size by an expert dermatologist on physical examination at the end of third session. Patients were followed for further 6 weeks after last session to look for any sort of recurrence and remission.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient of cutaneous warts presented in dermatology department.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Immunosuppressed patients
• chronic skin diseases like eczema or autoimmune disease
• diabetes mellitus
• cold sensitivity , skin allergies
• pregnancy, and lactation
• periungual warts