Tea tree may offer a safe and effective treatment option for common warts due to the human papilloma virus. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Successful topical treatment of hand warts in a paediatric patient with tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia).

Abstract Source:

Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2008 Nov;14(4):225-7. Epub 2008 Jul 11. PMID: 18940708

Abstract Author(s):

B Cherie Millar, John E Moore

Abstract:

Tea tree oil (TTO) (Melaleuca alternifolia) has been used recently as an effective topical application for the treatment of skin infections due to a variety of aetiological microbial agents, including mainly bacterial infections. We detail the first report in the peer-reviewed literature of the successful treatment with TTO of a paediatric patient with warts on her right middle finger. TTO was applied topically once daily to the lesions for 12 days, with a successful outcome, including complete re-epithelization of the infected areas. The case highlights the potential use of TTO in the treatment of common warts due to human papilloma virus.

 

Article Published Date : Nov 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Tea Tree : CK(167) : AC(36)
Diseases : HPV : CK(31) : AC(4), Human Papillomavirus (HPV) : CK(397) : AC(85), Warts : CK(83) : AC(9)

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Key Research Topics

Substance

Tea Tree

Disease

Warts
HPV
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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