TCA gel is an effective acid for a convenient and fast removal of warts & verrucas
| Salicylic acid | TCA gel | |
| Treatment period | 8 to 12 weeks | Effective from the first week |
| Suitable for children | Certain references | Yes |
| Acid concentration | ++ | +++ |
| Applicator | Brushes/tubes | Pen |
| Form | Mostly liquid | Gel |
| Systemic effects | Can have systemic effect, or can cause blood coagulation | No effect on blood coagulation |
- TCA is scientifically proven to have a long lasting peeling effect on the wart, which allows a continuous action on the wart. It destroys the HPV virus.
- The pH rate of TCA= 1.9 whereas salicylic acid has a pH rate of 2.4, which means that TCA is a stronger acid than salicylic acid.
- Wartner Verruca & Wart Removal Pen is in gel format while salicylic acid compositions are generally in liquid form. The gel combined with the innovative applicator allows a more precise application on the affected spot without too much invasion of the healthy skin around it.