A Pediatric Board Forum by PBR Has MOVED! » Topic: Molluscum contagiosum http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/molluscum-contagiosum/feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:12:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=2.5.8-5815 en-US http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/molluscum-contagiosum/#post-179 <![CDATA[Molluscum contagiosum]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/molluscum-contagiosum/#post-179 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:38:35 +0000 ppat On page 91 for molluscum you say to use topical…what?  is it steroids?

]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/molluscum-contagiosum/#post-180 <![CDATA[Reply To: Molluscum contagiosum]]> http://forum.pediatricsboardreview.com/forums/topic/molluscum-contagiosum/#post-180 Wed, 03 Oct 2012 23:39:17 +0000 ashish For once in dermatology, it’s not steroids :-) Updated section below:

MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Molluscum contagiosum results in flesh-colored, pearly papules that are dome-shaped and umbilicated. Caused by the POX virus. NO treatment is needed, but sometimes cryotherapy or topical Cantharidin, Podophyllotoxin, Imiquimod or Potassium hydroxide.

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