Common Warts — SCE Dermatology MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Offer observation with safety-netting because spontaneous resolution is common and treatment may hurt
Explanation lettering: C = shown as A · D = shown as B · E = shown as C · B = shown as D · A = shown as E
E is correct. Most warts in immunocompetent children resolve spontaneously, and treatment is optional when lesions are asymptomatic and acceptable. Salicylic acid or cryotherapy can be offered when treatment is desired, but both require persistence and can irritate or hurt. Antibiotics, excision for cancer prevention and topical immunosuppression are inappropriate.
Reference: NICE CKS: warts and verrucae: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/warts-verrucae/