A study on the efficacy of topical 10% potassium hydroxide in the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum

A study on the efficacy of topical 10% potassium hydroxide in the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum

Context: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a highly contagious, nonsevere pediatric viral infection, with the current treatment modalities having negative aesthetic and psychological effects. Aims: To study the efficacy of 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution in the treatment of MC. Materials and Meth...

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Main Authors: Fiona Frida Sequeira, Nanda Kishore Bala, Ganesh Kamath Hundi, Jacintha Martis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Muller Journal of Medical Sciences and Research
Subjects:
Molluscum
pox virus
10% potassium hydroxide
Online Access:http://www.mjmsr.net/article.asp?issn=0975-9727;year=2016;volume=7;issue=1;spage=1;epage=3;aulast=Sequeira
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Summary:Context: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a highly contagious, nonsevere pediatric viral infection, with the current treatment modalities having negative aesthetic and psychological effects. Aims: To study the efficacy of 10% potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution in the treatment of MC. Materials and Methods: This prospective, open-labeled study was conducted in 40 patients who were clinically diagnosed with MC to know the efficacy of 10% KOH over a period of 18 months attending the outpatient department of Father Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Results: All the 40 patients (100%) showed complete clearance of lesions at the end of 4 weeks. The maximum number of patients belonged to the age group of less than 5 years, with the face being the most common site. Conclusion: Therapy with 10% KOH solution was found to be safe and effective in the treatment of MC.
ISSN:0975-9727

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