Pyogenic granuloma in two children successfully treated with imiquimod 5% cream.
Pyogenic granulomas are sometimes difficult to treat in children, especially very young children in whom surgical procedures may be difficult. Here, we present two children with pyogenic granuloma who were successfully treated by topical imiquimod cream with excellent results.
Gencoglan
Gulsum
G
Department of Dermatology, Medical Faculty of Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey. gencoglan75@hotmail.com
Inanir
Isil
I
Gündüz
Kamer
K
D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000634:Aminoquinolines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D000077271:Imiquimod; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000634:Aminoquinolines; D009824:Ointments; D000077271:Imiquimod