Salicylic acid in karaya gum patch as a treatment for verruca vulgaris.

Abstract

A clinical study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a new delivery system for administering salicylic acid for the treatment of verruca vulgaris. The study compared wart resolution among volunteers who used karaya gum patches. The cure rate was 69% for warts treated with patches containing salicylic acid, which was significantly higher (p less than 0.01) than for warts treated with control patches (35%).

• Authors: B J Bart, J Biglow, J C Vance, J L Neveaux
• Journal: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (J Am Acad Dermatol) Vol. 20 Issue 1 Pg. 74-6 (Jan 1989) ISSN: 0190-9622 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2643641 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Placebos
• Salicylates
• Karaya Gum
• Salicylic Acid

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Adult
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Hand Dermatoses (drug therapy)
• Humans
• Karaya Gum
• Male
• Placebos
• Random Allocation
• Salicylates (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Salicylic Acid
• Warts (drug therapy)