A Randomized Control Trial of 20% Glycolic Acid Versus 30% Salicylic Acid in the Management of Molluscum Contagiosum.
controlled
EVIDENCE COMPARISON
DirectionalGlycolic Acid
vs Salicylic Acid
for Surface Smoothness
Early or indirect evidence suggests glycolic acid may improve skin texture smoothness 12% more than salicylic acid.
1.12x
Effect ratio
Glycolic Acid
Favored
1
Study
Direct
Comparison
ExploratorySubjective endpointTexture
Limits: Includes subjective endpoint · Early-stage evidence tier
How to read this claim
Kept public as exploratory because it includes subjective endpoint; early-stage evidence tier.
Some study-specific context may affect how broadly this comparison generalizes.