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The effect of formalin in the treatment of wart

Comparison of the effect of 5% formalin solution and anti-wart lotion (combination of salicylic acid 16.7% and lactic acid 16.7% in flexible collodion) in the treatment of wart

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200530047603N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2020-06-22
Start date
2019-07-12
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-07-13

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Conditions

Wart. Viral warts

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In formalin group, lesions were soaked with formalin 5% solution in shallow dish for 15-20 minutes twice a day, and if the soaking method was difficult, formalin-

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of plantar wart and common wart in the hands and feet

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of formaldehyde allergy Immunodeficiency Severe dermatitis Diabetes Pregnancy or lactation History of respiratory illnesses such as asthma Any treatment for wart in the last two weeks Taking immunosuppressive drugs Any severe systemic disease Patients with peripheral vascular disorder Patients with peripheral neuropathy Patients who also have other skin conditions such as lichen planus, psoriasis or eczema in the site of wart lesions Inability to cooperate in using topical drugs due to young age or sensory impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Wart count change. Timepoint: Before intervention and then every 4 weeks during intervention and three months after the end of the treatment. Method of measurement: By counting wart number.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Dryness. Timepoint: Every 4 weeks during intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Erythema. Timepoint: Every 4 weeks during intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Fissuring. Timepoint: Every 4 weeks during intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSimin Mansorian

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Mansorian_s@yahoo.com+98 61 3292 1837

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026