A Randomized Control Trial of 20% Glycolic Acid Versus 30% Salicylic Acid in the Management of Molluscum Contagiosum.
controlled
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
DirectionalAmmonium Lactate
vs Glycolic Acid
for Surface Smoothness
Early or indirect evidence suggests glycolic acid may improve skin surface smoothness 12% more than ammonium lactate for texture enhancement, based on indirect comparison.
1.12x
Effect ratio
Glycolic Acid
Favored
2
Studies
Indirect
Comparison
ExploratorySubjective endpointTexture
Limits: Indirect comparison · Includes subjective endpoint · Early-stage evidence tier
This is an indirect comparison — the two ingredients were not tested head-to-head in the same trial. The ratio is derived from separate studies against a common comparator.
How to read this claim
Kept public as exploratory because it indirect comparison; includes subjective endpoint; early-stage evidence tier.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.