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How has the recently FDA-approved topical cantharidin altered your molluscum treatment algorithm?

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Dermatology · Johns Hopkins Timeshare Practice

I recommend the use of topical cantharidin on a limited number of lesions, since the blistering can be painful especially in young children. Moreover, by treating a few lesions you may trigger an immunologic reaction that results in spontaneous resolution of untreated lesions as well. Moreover, we p...

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