A controlled trial on the use of topical 5-fluorouracil on viral warts

Br J Dermatol. 1975 Jan;92(1):93-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1975.tb03039.x.

Abstract

A double-blind controlled trial was performed on the use of topical 5% 5-fluorouracil ointment as a treatment for viral warts. The results showed the 5-fluorouracil to be better than the placebo.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Controlled Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Female
  • Fingers
  • Fluorouracil / administration & dosage
  • Fluorouracil / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Placebos
  • Warts / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Placebos
  • Fluorouracil