41. Molluscum Contagiosum

Protocols

Clinical Features:


1) Incubation period of 3-12 weeks.

2) It produces flesh-coloured umbilicated and hemispherical papules usually up to 5 mm in diameter

3)Larger lesions may be seen in HIV infection.

4) Lesions are often multiple and, may spread by auto-inoculation.

5) Found on the genitalia, lower abdomen and upper thighs when sexually acquired.

6) Facial lesions are highly suggestive HIV infection.

 

D/D:

Verruca vulgaris

Keratoacanthoma

Treatment:
📃Rx:

Retin-A ([post id="605" title="Tretinoin"]) cream ….2 times daily …4-8 weeks (apply with moisturizer cream or olive oil)

OR

Kersol 6% ([post id="639" title="Salicylic"])cream … 1 times daily …….4-8 weeks

OR

Imiclara ([post id="640" title="Imiquimod"]) cream ….1 times daily…. 4-8 weeks

+

Trinon ([post id="605" title="Tretinoin"])(25mg/100gm) cream

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Others options:

1.Cryotherapy

2. CO2 laser

3. Curettage

4. Electrocautery

 

💢Prognosis:

Spontaneously  Resolve with in  2 years