title: [Mollusca contagiosa in an infant with atopic eczema. A therapeutic challenge].
abstract: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease frequently observed in children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis, in whom it poses a special therapeutic challenge. A 3-year-old girl presented with atopic eczema and disseminated molluscum contagiosum on her buttocks and upper legs. Topical application of 0.05% tretinoin resulted in a steady regression of the lesions. Other therapeutic options include topical anti-viral agents, cryosurgery, laser treatment, and curettage. Further, the therapeutic outcome is highly dependent on an adequate therapy of the concomitant atopic eczema.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Universitätsklinikum der RWTH Aachen. serdmann@ukaachen.de
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Erdmann
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rübben
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Frank
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Poblete-Gutiérrez
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000287:Administration, Topical; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D015163:Superinfection / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014212:Tretinoin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D014212:Tretinoin; D011239:Prednisolone; C035287:prednicarbate