- When applied, the TCA peeling effect appears immediately. The peeling effect remains longer after application compared to other acid treatments
- The effects (keratinisation and peeling off the skin) are visible soon after the first round of treatment (4 days with 2 daily applications).
- SPCs of traditional OTC wart & verruca treatments based on salicylic acid tend to indicate daily usage and a treatment time of up to 12 weeks.
- According to a pooled-analysis of 16 different clinical trials assessing the efficacy of salicylic acid treatments, the mean cure rate with salicylic acid treatment for removal of warts is 52%. In the same pooled analysis, it is recommended for trials to follow-up at a period of 12 weeks.
- Another controlled trial assessing the efficacy on warts of a treatment with salicylic acid (40%) applied during 13 weeks showed a cure rate of 24%, wheareas Wartner Wart Pen offers a complete removal up to 65% of treated warts & verrucas only after 4 weeks.
Does TCA acid work faster than Salicylic Acid?
Yes, TCA gel results in an ongoing peeling off and faster removal of the wart/verruca. Works 3 times faster then conventional liquids and gels and is effective from just 7 days.