How to stop molluscum contagiosum by external remedies?


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Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common viral skin infection that occurs in both adults and children, and is characterized by specific papular rashes. MC is prone to self-limitation and resolution, but there are a number of reasons that require its treatment: itching and eczematization around MC; numerous, long-existing and recurrent raches; rashes located on visible areas of the skin and forming a cosmetic defect that limits social activity. Most of the available treatment methods for MC, such as curettage, electrical and cryodestruc-tion, laser therapy, are traumatizing and cannot be used out of healthcare facility. In this regard, a 5% potassium hydroxide solution was successfully used for the treatment of MC, and it has demonstrated safety, efficacy and painlessness. Given its financial availability, it can be considered as the drug of choice for the treatment of MC at home, especially for children.

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N. S Sirmays

Academy of Postgraduate Education, “Federal Scientific and Clinical Center" of the FMBA of Russia

Email: Natsirmais@mail.ru

E. V Vladimirova

Academy of Postgraduate Education, “Federal Scientific and Clinical Center" of the FMBA of Russia

Yu. A Markova

Academy of Postgraduate Education, “Federal Scientific and Clinical Center" of the FMBA of Russia

E. A Sanches

Academy of Postgraduate Education, “Federal Scientific and Clinical Center" of the FMBA of Russia

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