Pediatrics : Molluscum Contagiosum

Acne | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | Autism | Diaper Rash | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Fungal Infections
Head Lice/Scabies | Molluscum Contagiosum | Nausea Vomiting | Topical Anesthesia | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Seizures/AED | Examples of Compounded Medications

Resistant warts and molluscum contagiosum have been treated successfully with compounded topical medications, avoiding discomfort associated with freezing, scraping, electrocautery and laser therapy.

The following study found that 5% KOH aqueous solution proved to be as effective and less irritating when compared to the 10% KOH solution. This trial also emphasizes the effectiveness of topical KOH in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, sparing affected children from more aggressive physical modalities of treatment.

Pediatr Dermatol 2000 Nov-Dec;17(6):495
Evaluation of the effectiveness of 5% potassium hydroxide for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
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