Topical Colchicine Gel versus Diclofenac Sodium Gel for the Treatment of Actinic Keratoses: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Table 3

Frequency of the incidence of complications during treatment in both groups.

Side effects ()		Colchicine (/%)	Diclofenac (/%)	value
Pruritus	Yes (15)	7 (20)	8 (22.9)	0.99
	No (55)	28 (80)	27 (77.1)
Burning	Yes (17)	10 (28.5)	7 (20)	0.57
	No (53)	25 (71.5)	28 (80)
Erythema	Yes (8)	0 (0)	8 (22.9)	0.005
	No (62)	35 (100)	27 (77.1)
Infection	Yes (0)	0 (0)	0 (0)
	No (70)	35 (100)	35 (100)
Gastrointestinal complication	Yes (31)	15 (42.9)	16 (45.7)	0.99
	No (39)	20 (57.1)	19 (54.3)