Role of Erbium: YAG Laser in Management of Cutaneous Warts

Abstract

Cutaneous warts are one of the commonest presenting complaints of patients reporting to Dermatology OPD. Most of the warts are viral in origin and they can be either single or multiple. Their morphology varies from flat-topped, angulated, filiform etc. Nowadays, various options are available for management of warts which include topical application of medications, surgical excision and laser treatment. Conventionally, CO2 laser has been used for treatment of warts but Erbium: yttrium aluminium-garnet (YAG) laser is one of the lasers which has recently come into the literature for treatment of warts. This study highlights our experience of using of Erbium: YAG laser in the management of cutaneous warts.