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. 2009 Sep 24;2009:1710.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Wart clearance

RCT
45 adults with warts unsuccessfully treated for >3 months
In review
Proportion of warts cured 18 weeks
64/114 (56%) with aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic treatment plus topical salicylic acid
47/113 (42%) with placebo photodynamic treatment plus topical salicylic acid

P <0.05
Effect size not calculated aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic treatment plus topical salicylic acid

RCT
67 people with warts unsuccessfully treated for >12 months who had received keratolytic ointment under an occlusive dressing for 7 days
In review
Proportion of warts cured 4 months
48/64 (75%) with aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic treatment three times
13/57 (23%) with placebo photodynamic treatment

P <0.01
Effect size not calculated aminolaevulinic acid photodynamic treatment