Discover the latest findings from a comparative randomized clinical trial that reveals Tazarotene’s effectiveness and tolerability in treating verruca plana, rivaling that of Imiquimod.
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Tazarotene is as effective and tolerable as imiquimod in the treatment of verruca plana, a comparative randomized clinical trial.
Nofal et al., Clin Exp Dermatol 2024
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llae133
Ho, ho, ho! Gather around, my dear friends, for I have a tale to tell, one not of elves and reindeer, but of a battle against the pesky invaders known as plane warts. These little troublemakers, much like the mischievous elves who sometimes hide the toys, can cause quite the stir, especially when they decide to throw a party on one’s skin, refusing to leave, and oh, how they love to return, again and again, spreading their cheer in all the wrong ways!
In the land of dermatology, a group of wise wizards embarked on a quest, a parallel three-arm randomized controlled trial, if you will, involving 60 brave souls. These souls were divided into three groups, each set to receive a magical potion: one with the essence of imiquimod 5% cream, another with the enchantment of tazarotene 0.1% gel, and the last, a clever decoy, a placebo, to keep the spirits fair.
With a sprinkle of hope and a dash of science, these potions were applied once nightly, under the cover of darkness, for a maximum of 12 festive weeks. The goal? To see which potion could banish the warty invaders, leaving the skin as smooth as the ice on the North Pole.
And what did they find, you ask? Both the imiquimod and tazarotene potions showed their might, significantly outperforming the placebo with a jolly P=0.001. The imiquimod potion led to complete clearance in 50% of cases, a partial response in 15%, and left 35% pondering their next move. The tazarotene potion, on the other hand, showed complete clearance in 40% of cases, with a partial response in 40%, and only 20% left waiting for a Christmas miracle.
But here’s the twist in our tale: no significant difference was found between the two potions (P=0.190). It seems that both potions are equally magical in their own right, offering hope and relief to those plagued by plane warts. The tazarotene potion, however, whispers of a safer passage, with fewer tales of dyspigmentation, and a cost as pleasing as finding an extra cookie left for Santa.
So, as we wrap up this story, let it be known that in the battle against plane warts, whether by the light of imiquimod or the charm of tazarotene, there is hope on the horizon. And with that, I wish you all a merry, wart-free holiday season!