A comparative study of intralesional injection of <i>Candida albicans</i> antigen, bleomycin and 5-fluorouracil for treatment of plane warts

Abstract

<i>Candida albicans</i> antigen, bleomycin and 5-FU are helpful modalities for treatment of VP. Bleomycin was the most effective, followed by <i>C. albicans</i> antigen then 5-FU (least effective). Single injection site, clearance of distant warts and decreased incidence of new lesion development - <i>in situ</i> or elsewhere - are additional merits of <i>C. albicans</i> immunotherapy. These modalities are cheap with only transient adverse effects.