title: Ken and Katie caterpillar: helpful props for treatment of molluscum contagiosum.
abstract: A hand-made prop that aids in the efficient treatment of molluscum contagiosum with curettage or cantharidin is described. Small bandages or pieces of tape are affixed to a tongue depressor prior to the procedure so that they may be placed quickly over the treated molluscum. This improves time management and helps to reduce patient anxiety.
authors.affiliation: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., USA.
authors.forename: Robert A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Silverman
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lucky
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D001458:Bandages; D002193:Cantharidin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003475:Curettage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D002193:Cantharidin