A comparative study of 10% KOH solution and 5% imiquimod cream for the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum in the pediatric age group

A comparative study of 10% KOH solution and 5% imiquimod cream for the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum in the pediatric age group

Background: Although Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a self-limiting condition, active therapy could prevent further spread and improve cosmesis. Most of the available treatment modalities traumatize the lesions and have to be undertaken in the hospital, therefore evoking panic in children. In the que...

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Main Authors: Namitha Chathra, D Sukumar, Ramesh M Bhat, B Nanda Kishore, Jacintha Martis, Ganesh Kamath, M K Srinath, Rochelle Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Dermatology Online Journal
Subjects:
5% imiquimod
10% potassium hydroxide
Molluscum contagiosum
Online Access:http://www.idoj.in/article.asp?issn=2229-5178;year=2015;volume=6;issue=2;spage=75;epage=80;aulast=Chathra

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