| 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 |