| Treatment of facial molluscum contagiosum with trichloroacetic acid. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19689517 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Molluscum contagiosum (MC) virus is a common cutaneous infection in the pediatric population, most commonly affecting school-aged children. Spontaneous clearing of lesions usually occurs over time; however, treatment is often sought due to cosmetic significance, pruritus, or concerns of transmission and autoinoculation. Chemical destruction with cantharidin, which is derived from blister beetle extract, is very safe and highly effective, making it the treatment of choice in the pediatric population. However, treatment of facial lesions or those in the diaper area are not recommended with this agent. Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective agent frequently utilized in dermatologic practice, most commonly in the treatment of verrucae. We have successfully used topical trichloroacetic acid to treat facial molluscum contagiousum and present the following technique for proper application. |
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Authors:
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Susan Bard; Michael I Shiman; Betty Bellman; Elizabeth Alvarez Connelly |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric dermatology Volume: 26 ISSN: 1525-1470 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Dermatol Publication Date: 2009 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-19 Completed Date: 2009-10-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406799 Medline TA: Pediatr Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 425-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Division of Pediatric Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33125, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Administration, Topical Caustics / administration & dosage, therapeutic use Child Humans Molluscum Contagiosum / drug therapy*, pathology Treatment Outcome Trichloroacetic Acid / administration & dosage |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Caustics; 76-03-9/Trichloroacetic Acid |
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