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Has anyone had any success with the use of Canthrone as a treatment for verrucae?

 

I have used Cantharone (either Regular or Plus) to treat almost all of the VP's that I have seen in private practice over the past 2 years, with excellent results in the majority of cases. Cantharone has several advantages over more traditional treatments. However, I would only recommend using it if you have been trained to do so.

 

HI there

Just been looking Canthrone up and can't find a lot on it. Obviously US and Canada use it.

Where do you source it from in the UK and what are the active ingredients?
Also what happens during treatment and how quickly are they resolving?

Just interested.

Many thanks

 

I like the sound of that stuff!

:)

 

Unfortunately, Cantharone is not licensed for podiatric use in the UK.

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showpost.php?p=244092&postcount=9

 

Yes I know Blinda...shame it looks good from the quick research I did on it this am.


Best wishes
Nick

 

Indeed. My post was aimed at moofour21 as they asked where it can be obtained from in the UK.

A few years ago, Tim Clayton (a consultant dermatologist at Alder Hey Children hospital) claimed a high success rate for VPs. Don`t know if he`s still taking referrals.

Cheers,
Bel

 

Canthrone is a vessicant, which is derived from the blister beetle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blister_beetle
When canthrone is ingested, it is excreted in the bladder causing irritation. It is more commonly known as "Spanish Fly"
This is a very effective treatment for VP.
Be extremely cautious on young girls, as they tend to over react to it. Start with just the smallest dab.

Regards,
Stanley

 

As previously mentioned, the active ingredient, cantharidin, is a vesicant (causes blistering). According to the manufacturer, its effectiveness is presumed to result from the 'exfoliation' of the tumour as a consequence of its acantholytic action. Cantharone Plus also contains salicylic acid (keratolytic) and podophyllin (caustic), which makes it far more potent. In my experience, VP's treated with Cantharone (either Regular or Plus) generally resolve within 1-3 applications.

 

Just noticed this post
I have been using Canthrone 0.7% for the past couple of years. The 0.7% is also very good to treat IPK's. Canthrone plus can be very harsh on the skin and I rarely use it. I have seen the results of Canthrone plus treatments by others and it causes very very painful blistering.

Have been trying the needling lately for VP's and its working well