Low efficacy in the use of 5% potassium hydroxide solution to treat contagious molluscum Baixa eficácia do uso de solução de hidróxido de potássio a 5% por 28 dias no tratamento de molusco contagioso
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2011
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Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology
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Schmitt J.V.
Marchioro H.Z.
Marchioro H.Z.
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Although treating contagious molluscum with 5% potassium hydroxide solution is common, some studies challenge its efficacy. Ten patients (aged 4-13) with a total of 141 lesions were evaluated. After 28 days of treatment there were 105 lesions (75% of the initial amount), none of which achieved total resolution. Persistent lesions were curetted in up to two sessions; 28 of the 105 lesions remained after treatment. The percentages of reduced or completely resolved lesions were higher for curettage than potassium hydroxide (71% x 9%, p = 0 .01 vs. 80% x 0%, p = 0.02).