title: Topical 20% KOH--an effective therapeutic modality for moluscum contagiosum in children.
abstract: Topically 20% KOH aqueous solution once daily at bedtime was applied in 27 children having molluscum contagiosum by their parents, till lesions showed signs of inflammation or superficial ulceration. 24 children (88.9%) completed the trial and complete clearance was achieved after a mean period of 17 days. No recurrence was observed during follow up period. Thus in this open trial topical 20% KOH aqueous solution has proved to be convenient, easy to apply at home, safe and inexpensive alternative therapeutic modality for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children.
authors.affiliation: Dept. of Dermatology, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Faridhot, Punjab.
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Mahajan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pall
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Gupta