This CPD activity is sponsored by Reckitt. All content is the true, accurate and independent opinion of the speakers and the views expressed are entirely their own.[/caption]
Sources: Australasian College of Pharmacy. Management of reflux: a guideline for pharmacists. Queensland Health. Queensland Community Pharmacy Gastro-oesophageal Reflux and Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease – Clinical Practice Guideline. NSW Health. NSW Pharmacist Practice Standards for gastro-oesophageal reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.[/caption]
Dr Ming S Soh PhD, BPharm (Hons)[/caption]
DR Amy Page (she/her) PhD, MClinPharm, GradDipBiostat, GCertHProfEd, GAICD, GStat, FSHPA, FPS is a consultant pharmacist, biostatistician, and the director of the Centre for Optimisation of Medicines at UWA’s School of Allied Health.[/caption]
Hui Wen Quek (she/her) BPharm(Hons), GradCertAppPharmPrac is a pharmacist and PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia (UWA).[/caption]
Case scenario
Fernando, a 16-year-old student, walks into your pharmacy concerned about a rough, painful lesion on the bottom of his foot. He informs you that he has been picking at it, as it has been bothering him, to the point that he is now limping and avoiding sports (football and swimming). He has not tried any treatments, but he has ‘Googled’ it.
On examination, you notice a thickened and tender lesion with black dots on the surface. He is not taking any regular medicines and is otherwise healthy.
Learning objectivesAfter reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
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Introduction
A cutaneous wart is a common, viral skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are typically classified based on their location on the body and their structure.1 Warts are generally classified as1,2:
- Cutaneous warts – including common, flat, mosaic, plantar and palmar variants
- Anogenital warts – typically linked to HPV subtypes 6 and 11
- Other – including oral, laryngeal, conjunctival and nasal warts.
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