Comparative study of fig tree efficacy in the treatment of common warts (Verruca vulgaris) vs. cryotherapy.

Background: A traditional method for the treatment of warts in some rural areas of Iran comprises the use of fig tree (ficus carica) latex as a local treatment; however, there is no scientific evaluation of its efficacy.

Methods: A prospective, open right/left comparative trial of fig tree latex therapy vs. local standard of cryotherapy was carried out.