Overview

Acquired Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis (EV) Syndrome in HIV-infected Pediatric Patients

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Many human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive children are afflicted with diffuse flat warts that have been recalcitrant to multiple treatments.The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of 15% glycolic acid lotion (NeoStrata) for treatment of flat warts in HIV-positive children in Botswana. Additionally, the investigators characterized the flat warts in this population, including Human Papillomavirus (HPV) type(s) and degree of immunosuppression within the patients.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pennsylvania
Collaborators:
NeoStrata Company, Inc.
Penn Center for AIDS Research (CFAR)
Treatments:
Glycolic acid