Posts Tagged ‘molluscum contagiosum’
Poster: Cryotherapy compared with a solution of KOH 10% in the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum (For Professionals)
Saturday, May 22nd, 2010Poster: Cryotherapy compared with a solution of KOH 10% in the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum (For Professionals) BACKGROUND Molluscum contagiosum(MC) is a common viral skin lesion in children and spontaneous resolution takes between 6 to 18 months. Treatments are often requested for cosmetic reasons as well as cumbersome locations (eyes). The authors sought to compare […]
Molluscum Contagiosum
Sunday, April 11th, 2010What is Molluscum Contagiosum? Contrary to children, molluscum contagiosum is often sexually transmitted. The lesions appear as smooth and shiny bumps with a central depression in their centre. Often the appearance alone is sufficient to diagnose this condition. The clinical diagnosis can be confirmed by microscopic examination of the material contained within the lesions. Treatment […]
