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Warts and verrucae - Management
Basis for recommendation
Referral criteria will ultimately depend upon local recommendations. The suggested referral criteria are based on expert opinion in guidelines published by the British Association of Dermatologists [Sterling et al, 2001], and widely accepted good clinical practice.
- Facial warts should not be treated in primary care with topical salicylic acid (which is unlicensed for this indication) or cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, because of the risk of severe irritation and possible scarring.
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