Generally metatarsal warts with iodophor is not useful, commonly used drugs are salicylic acid, vinblastine, 5% fluorouracil, imiquimod and so on.
Plantar warts are caused by the human papilloma virus, povidone-iodine is only a kind of antiseptic, used as a disinfectant treatment for skin and mucous membranes, and can’t kill the human papilloma virus, so it’s useless to use povidone-iodine for plantar warts in general.
Usually, patients with plantar warts need to use topical keratin softeners such as salicylic acid ointment and retinoids such as retinoid ointment and adapalene gel under the guidance of a doctor.
Secondly, patients also need to use topical 5% fluorouracil ointment and 5% imiquimod under doctor’s supervision. In addition, some plantar warts with mild symptoms can disappear on their own. In addition to medication, patients can also take cryotherapy, laser therapy, electrocautery, microwave therapy, photodynamic therapy and other methods of treatment.
Patients with plantar warts should not take medication without authorization, but should go to the hospital, cooperate with the doctor to actively treat, follow up on time, and strengthen the management of daily life.