Management of flat wart with Agnikarma using electric cautery pen: A case report
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Abstract
A wart is an elevated lesion which occurs after HPV infection, usually found in face , neck mostly. Different types of warts are there. Even though there is no other associated symptoms with these warts due to cosmetic issue patient feels insecurity. Flat warts are difficult to excise completely because of its adherence to skin and not having a pedicle. If we try to excise there will be profuse bleeding. There are no other effective herbal formulations not available for external application these warts.
In this case study A 16 years old boy presented with a congenital flat wart on anterior aspect of neck which is having a length of 3 cm and a gradual increase in size. It was managed with an electric cautery application in 6 sitting and the lesion was completely resolved after the treatment
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