RESUMO
Fifty six patients with verrucous epidermal nevus were chosen for this study to evaluate different therapeutic modalities in its treatment. The patients were divided into 4 groups. Group I included 20 patients treated by dermabrasion. The results were satisfactory, the follow up photographs after 3 and 6 months showed no recurrence or scar formation in 18 patients but partial recurrence was recorded after 6 months in 2 cases. Group 2 included 8 patients treated by CO[2] laser, 3 cases showed partial disappearance of the lesion leaving small protruding remnants, 3 cases showed recurrence of the lesion after 6 months. Two cases developed hypertrophic scar with keloid formation. Group 3 included 20 patients treated by electrodessication and the results were satisfactory, follow up for 3 to 6 months showed no recurrence. Scar formation was noticed in 5 patients. Group 4 included 8 patients treated by podophyllin ointment under occlusion for 4 to 6 months. The results were satisfactory and convincing. Follow up for 3 months showed no recurrence with smooth surface