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==Cost-effectiveness of Therapy== | ==Cost-effectiveness of Therapy== | ||
A 2006 study assessed the effects of different local treatments for cutaneous, non-genital warts in healthy people. The study reviewed 60 randomized clinical trials dating up to March 2005. The main findings were: | A 2006 study assessed the effects of different local treatments for cutaneous, non-genital warts in healthy people. The study reviewed 60 randomized clinical trials dating up to March 2005. The main findings were: | ||
* | * Overall there is a lack of evidence (many trials were excluded because of poor methodology and reporting). | ||
* | * The average cure rate using a placebo was 27% after an average period of 15 weeks. | ||
* | * The best treatments are those containing [[salicylic acid]]. They are clearly better than [[placebo]]. | ||
* | * There is surprisingly little evidence for the absolute efficacy of [[cryotherapy]]. | ||
* | * Two trials comparing [[salicylic acid]] and [[cryotherapy]] showed no significant difference in efficacy. | ||
* | * One trial comparing [[salicylic acid]] and duct tape occlusion therapy showed no significant difference in efficacy. | ||
* | * Evidence for the efficacy of the remaining treatments was limited. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Cost-effectiveness of Therapy
A 2006 study assessed the effects of different local treatments for cutaneous, non-genital warts in healthy people. The study reviewed 60 randomized clinical trials dating up to March 2005. The main findings were:
- Overall there is a lack of evidence (many trials were excluded because of poor methodology and reporting).
- The average cure rate using a placebo was 27% after an average period of 15 weeks.
- The best treatments are those containing salicylic acid. They are clearly better than placebo.
- There is surprisingly little evidence for the absolute efficacy of cryotherapy.
- Two trials comparing salicylic acid and cryotherapy showed no significant difference in efficacy.
- One trial comparing salicylic acid and duct tape occlusion therapy showed no significant difference in efficacy.
- Evidence for the efficacy of the remaining treatments was limited.