An unusual presentation of giant molluscum contagiosum diagnosed on cytology
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DOI: 10.1002/dc.23964
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is most frequently a self‐limiting benign viral skin disease. Transmitted by direct skin contact, it is characterized by flesh‐colored, dome‐shaped, umbilicated lesions. Diagnosis of MC is often done clinically, but when needed,… read more here.
Keywords: molluscum; presentation giant; molluscum contagiosum; cytology ... See more keywords
Clinical evaluation of local hyperthermia at 44 °C for molluscum contagiosum: pilot study with 21 patients
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.14849
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common cutaneous viral infection caused by Molluscipoxvirus and featured by single or multiple pearly, usually umbilicated papular lesions on the surface of skin or mucosa. The benign infection is highly… read more here.
Keywords: evaluation local; molluscum; study; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Intralesional 5‐fluorouracil to treat extensive molluscum contagiosum in an immunocompromised patient: A novel therapeutic modality
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.12658
Abstract: Dear Editor, Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign viral skin disease, which is often self-limiting. However, atypical presentations and treatment refractoriness in immunocompromised patients can be a therapeutic challenge. We present the case of an… read more here.
Keywords: molluscum; treatment; immunocompromised patient; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Molluscum contagiosum arising in a melanocytic congenital nevus
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.13591
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum within a congenital melanocytic nevus has rarely been reported. We report a 6‐year‐old child with molluscum contagiosum infection arising within an intermediate melanocytic congenital nevus of the thigh, associated with itching and occasional… read more here.
Keywords: melanocytic congenital; molluscum; congenital nevus; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords