Efficacy of Intralesional Bleomycin in the Treatment of Resistant Warts

Abstract

Results: Out of 130 warts, 126 (97%) cases showed resolution after bleomycin injections. Ninety-five warts (73%) showed complete resolution and 31 (24%) cases showed incomplete resolution. The cure rate (80%) was better in warts with the size smaller than 20 mm in diameter in comparison with larger lesions (46%). After six months follow-up, 7 patients showed recurrence. Recurrence was seen more among those with greater number of warts. Conclusions: This form of treatment for resistant warts would be reliable, safe, and acceptable to the patients if it is performed under care and with proper dose and concentration.