Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study

Introduction: An 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution (SFC) has cytotoxic effect on the epithelium; however, it has not been evaluated in the treatment of anogenital warts (AGW). Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of SFC in the treatment of penile AGW in immunocompeten...

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Main Authors: Maria Cecília Belli, Hélio Amante Miot, Luis Eduardo Garbers, Bruno Dias Martimiano
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Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD) 2025-03-01
Series:Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v17/en_v17a334.pdf
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author Maria Cecília Belli
Hélio Amante Miot
Luis Eduardo Garbers
Bruno Dias Martimiano
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description Introduction: An 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution (SFC) has cytotoxic effect on the epithelium; however, it has not been evaluated in the treatment of anogenital warts (AGW). Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of SFC in the treatment of penile AGW in immunocompetent patients. Methods: Open, uncontrolled clinical trial (proof-of-concept), involving patients with penile AGW treated with SFC and reevaluated after 28 days. RESULTS: We evaluated 16 treatments in 9 participants. SFC promoted total clearance of the lesions in 25% (95% CI 2-48%) of treatments. Conclusions: Although well tolerated, SFC caused insufficient rates of total clearance.
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spelling doaj-art-b862c4ffc3bb400aac55b32f6846a5082025-08-20T03:06:28ZengSociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD)Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology1984-87732025-03-011710.5935/scd1984-8773.2025170334Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept studyMaria Cecília Belli0Hélio Amante Miot1Luis Eduardo Garbers2Bruno Dias Martimiano3Unesp, Dermatology, Botucatu (SP), BrazilUnesp, Dermatology, Botucatu (SP), BrazilUnesp, Dermatology, Botucatu (SP), BrazilUnesp, Dermatology, Botucatu (SP), BrazilIntroduction: An 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution (SFC) has cytotoxic effect on the epithelium; however, it has not been evaluated in the treatment of anogenital warts (AGW). Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of SFC in the treatment of penile AGW in immunocompetent patients. Methods: Open, uncontrolled clinical trial (proof-of-concept), involving patients with penile AGW treated with SFC and reevaluated after 28 days. RESULTS: We evaluated 16 treatments in 9 participants. SFC promoted total clearance of the lesions in 25% (95% CI 2-48%) of treatments. Conclusions: Although well tolerated, SFC caused insufficient rates of total clearance.http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v17/en_v17a334.pdfcondylomata acuminataphenolpapillomavirus infectionssexually transmitted diseases
spellingShingle Maria Cecília Belli
Hélio Amante Miot
Luis Eduardo Garbers
Bruno Dias Martimiano
Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology
condylomata acuminata
phenol
papillomavirus infections
sexually transmitted diseases
title Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
title_full Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
title_fullStr Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
title_full_unstemmed Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
title_short Efficacy and safety of 85% phenol and 4% croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts: a proof-of-concept study
title_sort efficacy and safety of 85 phenol and 4 croton oil solution in the treatment of anogenital penile warts a proof of concept study
topic condylomata acuminata
phenol
papillomavirus infections
sexually transmitted diseases
url http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v17/en_v17a334.pdf
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