Abstract
Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood condition, and although it is self-limited, treatments are often prescribed. Several medications are available, but there is no consensus regarding the optimal choice in the pediatric population. We report a child who underwent potassium hydroxide 5% treatment resulting in superficial diffuse erosions caused by the inappropriate application. This underlines the importance of parent education before use of this medication with well-known caustic properties.
Keywords:
drug reaction; infection-viral; therapy-topical.
© 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Antiviral Agents / administration & dosage
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Antiviral Agents / adverse effects*
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Back
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Child, Preschool
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Dermatologic Agents / administration & dosage
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Dermatologic Agents / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Hydroxides / administration & dosage
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Hydroxides / adverse effects*
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Male
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Medication Adherence
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Molluscum Contagiosum / drug therapy*
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Neck
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Necrosis
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Potassium Compounds / administration & dosage
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Potassium Compounds / adverse effects*
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Shoulder
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Skin / drug effects
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Ulcer / chemically induced*
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Solutions / administration & dosage
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Solutions / adverse effects
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Antiviral Agents
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Dermatologic Agents
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Hydroxides
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Potassium Compounds
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Solutions
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potassium hydroxide