ReviewClinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology2019
Molluscum contagiosum: an update and review of new perspectives in etiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
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81 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 184 citations in OpenAlex.
- Molluscum Contagiosum Treatments in Children: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis.Paediatric drugs · 2026Pooled it
- A Patient-Centered Perspective of Molluscum Contagiosum as Reported by B-SIMPLE4 Clinical Trial Patients and Caregivers: Global Impression of Change and Exit Interview Substudy Results.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2023Trial
- [1/m with clusters of papules on the body : Preparation for the medical specialist examination: part 70].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- Eczema Molluscatum in a Patient With Atopic Dermatitis on Upadacitinib and Methotrexate.Cureus · 2026Article
- Photo Quiz: Persistent papules in an immunocompromised child.Journal of clinical microbiology · 2026Article
- Cutaneous-Tropism Viruses: Unraveling Pathogenetic Mechanisms and Immunoprophylactic Strategies.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Eczematous molluscum contagiosum masquerading as herpes simplex in an 8-year-old: A case report.SAGE open medical case reports · 2026Article
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- Oral Ranitidine as an Immunomodulatory Agent in the Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum: A Pediatric Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Disseminated Molluscum Contagiosum Treated with Cidofovir in a 16 Year Old with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.Indian dermatology online journal · 2025Article
- Improving Molluscum Treatment Options: Overcoming the Challenge of Poor Adherence.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2025Review
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- Zelsuvmi: a novel approach to treating molluscum contagiosum.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2025Article
- Zosteriform Dissemination of Molluscum Contagiosum Infection Diagnosed in an Immunocompetent Girl: A Rare Clinical Presentation.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
- The safety and tolerability of berdazimer gel 10.3% in Japanese patients with molluscum contagiosum.JAAD international · 2025Article
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- Clinical Diagnosis and Novel Treatment of Eyelid Molluscum Contagiosum.Case reports in infectious diseases · 2025Article
- [Spontaneous onset of a white papule on a congenital nevus cell nevus].Dermatologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Toddler Molluscum Contagiosum on the Nipple.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2025Article
- Possible viral agents to consider in the differential diagnosis of blepharoconjunctivitis.World journal of virology · 2024Article
21 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a self-limited infectious dermatosis, frequent in pediatric population, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised individuals. It is caused by molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV) which is a virus of the Poxviridae family. MCV is transmitted mainly by direct contact with infected skin, which can be sexual, non-sexual, or autoinoculation. Clinically, MC presents as firm rounded papules, pink or skin-colored, with a shiny and umbilicated surface. The duration of the lesions is variable, but in most cases, they are self-limited in a period of 6-9 months. The skin lesions may vary in size, shape, and location, which is more frequent in immunosuppressed patients, and could present complications such as eczema and bacterial superinfection. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings. A useful clinical tool is dermoscopy. If the diagnostic doubt persists, confocal microscopy or skin biopsy could be performed. The need for active treatment for MC is controversial; however, there is a consensus that it should be indicated in cases of extensive disease, associated with complications or aesthetic complaints. There are several treatment modalities which include mechanical, chemical, immunomodulatory, and antivirals. The objective of this article is to review the current evidence in etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and management alternatives of MC.
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