Duct tape occlusion therapy
Duct Tape Occlusion Therapy
Duct tape occlusion therapy (pronunciation: /dʌkt teɪp əˈkluːʒən θɛrəpi/), also known as DTOT, is a method of treating warts by covering them with duct tape for an extended period. The therapy is a form of occlusion therapy.
Etymology
The term "duct tape occlusion therapy" is derived from the English words "duct tape" (a type of strong, sticky, and flexible tape), "occlusion" (from the Latin occludere, meaning "to close up"), and "therapy" (from the Greek therapeia, meaning "healing").
Procedure
The procedure involves covering the wart with a piece of duct tape for six days, then soaking the wart in water and gently removing the dead tissue with a pumice stone or emery board. This process is repeated until the wart is gone, which can take up to two months.
Effectiveness
The effectiveness of duct tape occlusion therapy is a subject of debate among medical professionals. Some studies have found it to be more effective than cryotherapy, while others have found no significant difference between the two treatments.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Duct tape occlusion therapy
- Wikipedia's article - Duct tape occlusion therapy
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