The efficacy of podophylin 20% and thricholoroacetic acid %30 in the treatment of genital wart

Background: Several regimens of therapy were recommended for the treatment of genital wart with different efficacies. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of podophylin 20% versus trichloroacetic acid 30% in the treatment of genital wart. Methods: This randomized clinical study was conducted on 120 cases with genital wart. They randomly received podophylin 20% or trichloroacetic acid 30%. All cases were followed up for 6 months. The efficacy of both regimens of therapy was compared. Results: Among the 60 cases who were treated by podophyline, 56 cases (93.3%) were completely treated. From the 60 cases who were treated by thricholoracetic, 56 (93.3%) cases were completely treated (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The results show that the efficacy of both regimens of therapy are equal.