TI - An update on molluscum contagiosum.

SB - Cutis 1997 Jul;60(1):29-34 TA - Cutis IP - 1 PG - 29-34 DP - 1997 FAU - Lewis E J EJ FAU - Lam M M FAU - Crutchfield C E CE AU - Lewis E AU - Lam M AU - Crutchfield C Department of Dermatology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0392, USA. AB - Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection of the skin, and occasio nally the mucous membranes, manifesting as benign tumors. The characteristic appearance is of pearly, umbilicated papules. The disease is self-limited in immunocompetent hosts, but may be protracted in those who are immunocompromised. Multiple local therapeutic options are available; the use of systemic agents has been reported in recalcitrant cases or in patients in who m topical therapy is difficult to apply. IS - 0011-4162 LA - eng PT - Type:Journal Article PT - Type:Review PMID - 9252731 DA - 1997 10 16 DCOM - 1997 10 16 LR - 2009 11 11 PL - UNITED STATES UOF - Cutis 1997 Jul;60(1):29-34 9252731