Abstract

PEREZ ARMAS, Rubén. Comparative therapeutic eficiency between podophylline and allium savitum in verruga acuminata . Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2010, vol.9, suppl.5, pp.650-657. ISSN 1729-519X.

An opened and controlled study was carried-out, to compare the efficiency of Podophylline 25% and Allium sativum in the treatement of verruca acuminata. 30 patients were taken at random: 15 in group A and 15 in group B in the Dermatology consultation of "Celia Sánchez M." Universitary Hospital in the year 2006-2007; applaying to group A, Podophylline 25% twice per week and Allium savitum to group B twice per week. Both products per six weeks. The therapeutic efficiency was evaluated a week after finishing the treatment comparing the initial state and final lesion. To the cured patients a tracking every three months was carried out during the whole year to detect possible relapses. The therapeutic efficiency was better in group B (73,3%) with less relapses (9,1%), although statistically the difference was less significant. The results started to be seen between the three-four weeks of treatment. The eficiency of Allium sativum was proved in this dermatoid lesions.

Keywords : Verruca acuminata; Allium sativum; Podophylline.

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