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.

Acute ulceronecrotic adverse reaction to potassium hydroxide 5% solution in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum

Bresesti I.;
2020-01-01

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.
2020
drug reaction; infection-viral; therapy-topical; Administration, Topical; Antiviral Agents; Back; Child, Preschool; Dermatologic Agents; Humans; Hydroxides; Male; Medication Adherence; Molluscum Contagiosum; Neck; Necrosis; Potassium Compounds; Shoulder; Skin; Skin Ulcer; Solutions; Treatment Outcome
Bresesti, I.; Ciolfi, C.; Rotatore, G.; Borisov, A. N.; Zuccotti, G. V.; Brazzelli, V.
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