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Molluscum contagiosum is an infection due to poxvirus that results into discrete skin lesions with central umbilication.
In children, it usually presents with lesions on the face, scalp, ears, trunk and extremities and crural folds while in adults, it is typically sexually transmitted and affects the groin, genital area, thighs and lower abdomen.
Physical examination may reveal smooth, flesh-colored, firm round papules w/ central umbilication where cheesy materials can be expressed.
Pharmacotherapy includes topical agents such as Cantharidin, Cidofovir, Imiquimod, Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), and systemic agents like oral Cimetidine and Interferon alpha.
For further information regarding the management of Molluscum Contagiosum, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
In children, it usually presents with lesions on the face, scalp, ears, trunk and extremities and crural folds while in adults, it is typically sexually transmitted and affects the groin, genital area, thighs and lower abdomen.
Physical examination may reveal smooth, flesh-colored, firm round papules w/ central umbilication where cheesy materials can be expressed.
Pharmacotherapy includes topical agents such as Cantharidin, Cidofovir, Imiquimod, Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), and systemic agents like oral Cimetidine and Interferon alpha.
For further information regarding the management of Molluscum Contagiosum, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
