Duct tape occlusion therapy (DTOT): is a method for treating warts by keeping them covered with duct tape for an extended period. The mechanism is not well understood - possibilities are increased temperature, oxygen starvation and stimulation of the host immune system. Similar treatments involving silicone gel sheets are often used with hypertrophic scars, with the same unknown method of action.

Typical Procedure:

1. Place a piece of duct tape on the lesion
2. Leave the tape in place for six days, replacing any duct tape that falls off with a new piece as soon as possible
3. After six days, remove tape and soak the wart in water
4. Gently debride the lesions with a pumice stone or emery board
5. Next morning, apply a new piece of duct tape to begin another six-day cycle until the wart is gone

See also

• Warts
• Plantar warts

References

1. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/common-warts/DS00370/DSECTION=8

External links

• Duct Tape Occlusion Therapy