A 12-year-old with a history of warts is referred because of multiple painful plantar warts. Which first-line therapy is generally recommended?...

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A 12-year-old with a history of warts is referred because of multiple painful plantar warts. Which first-line therapy is generally recommended?

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Topical salicylic acid

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Cryotherapy alone

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Oral acyclovir

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Immunotherapy (e.g. imiquimod)

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Laser ablation

MCQ (SBA): Dermatology