Reviewing the use of imiquimod for molluscum contagiosum.

Reviewing the use of imiquimod for molluscum contagiosum.
Dermatol Online J. 2018 Aug 23;24(6):
Authors: DiBiagio JR, Pyle T, Green JJ
Abstract
We discuss imiquimod associated with non-application site mucosal reactions and two of our own clinical cases. In one of our patients, erosive cheilitis developed in a young boy after using topical imiquimod 5% cream for 5 nights weekly on bilateral cheeks, chin, and near vermillion border for molluscum contagiosum. The case is discussed with concerns for imiquimod use in molluscum contagiosum when used near mucosal surfaces.
PMID: 30142710 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Dermatol Online J - August 23, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: DiBiagio JR, Pyle T, Green JJ Tags: Dermatol Online J Source Type: research