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What are the best treatment options for adults with widespread Molluscum and on immunosuppressive medication?

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Dermatology · Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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Treatment of these lesions are not always necessary, they can sometimes resolve spontaneously.

The approach also can depend on location, number of lesions, and the patient's tolerance for pain and preferred procedure.

I have found:

  1. topical tretinoin cream or gel hs as tolerated
  2. topical imiquimod 5% cr 3 x per week
  3. gentle curettage of larger lesions combined with a topical
  4. very light LN2 of larger lesions, combined with topical

I would usually have the patient FU in 4-6 weeks and evaluate the n...

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