Category: Dermatology

Jan 07 2019

Oral cimetidine as the treatment of common warts

Yilmaz et al. J Am Acad Dermatol 1996 Jun;34(6):1005-7
The limited research evidence does not support the use of oral cimetidine as the treatment of common warts

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1756

Apr 30 2018

Does vitamin B3 (nicotinamide) prevent non-melanoma skin cancer?

Chen AC, et al. NEJM 2015 Oct 22;373(17):1618-26
Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) has a small-modest effect as prophylaxis against non-melanoma skin cancers

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1737

Mar 01 2017

Duct tape to treat cutaneous warts

Kwok CS, et al. Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2012 Sep 12(9):CD001781
Duct tape should not be routinely recommended as wart therapy. There is no compelling evidence that duct tape is more effective than placebo.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1707

Oct 24 2011

Is cryotherapy the best treatment for common warts?

Bruggink SC, et al. CMAJ 2010; 182(15): 1624-30
LN2 cryotherapy is likely more effective than topical salicyclic acid for the treatment of common warts in primary care.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=1563

Jan 31 2011

Cryotherapy vs topical salicylic acid for cutaneous warts

Bruggink SC, et al. Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen versus topical salicylic acid application for cutaneous warts in primary care: a randomized controlled trial. CMAJ. October 19, 2010; 182 (15)
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen is more effective than topical salicylic acid ointment for treatment of cutaneous common warts.

Permanent link to this article: https://evidencebasedmedicine.com.au/?p=807