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
Molluscum Contagiosum: Review and Update on Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, Risk, Prevention, and Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s13671-020-00289-z
Abstract: Purpose of Review Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a self-limited cutaneous viral infection that most commonly affects children and immunocompromised populations. This review provides an update on the clinical manifestations, risk, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; update clinical; treatment; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
[Human poxvirus infections].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2019.03.001
Abstract: Poxvirus (PXV) infections are a common cause of cutaneous signs. In France, certain forms of poxvirus are frequent and benign (molluscum contagiosum), while others are rare but potentially serious (cowpox virus [CPXV]). Whereas only smallpox… read more here.
Keywords: risk; poxvirus infections; poxvirus; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Periocular molluscum contagiosum in an atopic dermatitis patient treated with upadacitinib
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DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2022.2104445
Abstract: A 33-year-old patient, under treatment with upadacitinib for atopic dermatitis (AD), was examined for multiple, bilateral, papular, periocular lesions. The patient had AD since the age of 2 years and had been previously treated with… read more here.
Keywords: atopic dermatitis; periocular molluscum; patient; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Clinical, Histopathological, and Virological Evaluation of 203 Patients With a Clinical Diagnosis of Molluscum Contagiosum
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy298
Abstract: Abstract Molluscum contagiosum (MC) manifests as small, umbilicated papules caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). The extent of clinical misdiagnosis of MC is unknown. Combined clinical, histopathological, and virological evaluation of 203 consecutive patients… read more here.
Keywords: clinical diagnosis; clinical histopathological; histopathological virological; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Molluscum Contagiosum Infection After 1927-nm Nonablative Fractional Laser Treatment.
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000001568
Abstract: A 45-year-old white woman presented for photorejuvenation of her upper back and arms. Two 1927-nm nonablative fractional laser treatments were performed to her upper back, spaced 8 weeks apart. Over a similar period, she underwent… read more here.
Keywords: fractional laser; 1927 nonablative; nonablative fractional; treatment ... 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
Intralesional immunotherapy for molluscum contagiosum: A review
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.14386
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common cutaneous viral infection with no standard treatment. The virus responsible for MC is thought to be cleared by cell mediated immunity (CMI). Intralesional immunotherapy that stimulates CMI has been… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; intralesional immunotherapy; molluscum contagiosum; immunotherapy ... See more keywords
Recalcitrant molluscum contagiosum successfully treated with intralesional cidofovir in a patient with HIV/AIDS
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DOI: 10.1111/ijd.15210
Abstract: Universal access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has noticeably decreased morbidities in patients with HIV infection. Mucocutaneous manifestations associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and other related opportunistic infections have changed in the… read more here.
Keywords: hiv; intralesional cidofovir; infection; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords
Molluscum Contagiosum: Review and Update on Management
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DOI: 10.1111/pde.13228
Abstract: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is an infectious dermatosis that commonly presents in children and immunocompromised individuals. Although lesions usually resolve spontaneously after several months, they can be symptomatic and cause psychosocial distress. We review the evidence… read more here.
Keywords: contagiosum review; review update; update management; molluscum contagiosum ... See more keywords