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Treatment of Facial Molluscum Contagiosum with Trichloroacetic Acid |
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Pediatric Dermatology, 08/17/09
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Bard
S et al. – 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.
Trichloroacetic acid is a safe and effective agent frequently utilized
in dermatologic practice, most commonly in the treatment of verrucae.
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