An Overview in Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum | ||
| Zagazig University Medical Journal | ||
| Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 06 October 2025 | ||
| Document Type: Review Articles | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/zumj.2025.426138.4211 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Mohamed Hamed Khater1; Waleed Mohammed Alballat1; Hamzah Aboulqasim Abdulsala Khadhar* 2 | ||
| 1Dermatology, Venereology & Andrology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Egypt | ||
| 2M.B., B. Ch, Tripoli University (Libya) | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: A widespread, harmless viral skin infection brought on by a poxvirus, molluscum contagiosum (MC) mainly affects youngsters, individuals who are sexually active, and people with weakened immune systems. Even though they go away on their own in immunocompetent people, widespread or persistent lesions can lead to discomfort, secondary infections, and cosmetic issues, thus treatment is required. Conclusion: MC is a prevalent juvenile viral dermatosis that frequently prompts dermatologist consultations. Even with its widespread use, there is still great debate about the best way to handle it. Even though there are many treatments, the quality of the data that is now available is typically poor and insufficient to prove that any one intervention is better than another. Because the condition is self-limited, patients and their families should be consulted before deciding whether or not to treat each individual instance. Molluscum contagiosum can be treated in a variety of ways, from topical and systemic treatments (cantharidin, potassium hydroxide, imiquimod, and cidofovir) to physical removal methods (curettage, cryotherapy, and laser therapy). The patient's age, the quantity of lesions, their immune system, and aesthetic preferences all influence the therapeutic choice. For youngsters with mild illness, conservative observation is still a viable option. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Molluscum contagiosum; viral skin infection; cryotherapy; curettage; cantharidin | ||
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