1.
Ital J Dermatol Venerol
; 156(4): 510-511, 2021 08.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33228341
2.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 37(1): 224-225, 2020 Jan.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31625620
RESUMO
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.