How and when to treat molluscum contagiosum and warts in children.

摘要: Warts and molluscum contagiosum are common skin diseases in children usually self-limiting. The decision of whether to treat with or warts should be individualized the patient his her family. Considerations include how symptomatic lesions are, extent duration disease, ability child parents tolerate comply treatment recommendations, any underlying medical conditions (Table, see page 219). Recurrences especially common, realistic expectations regarding potential for failure recurrence discussed family prior initiating therapy. As pediatric practitioners, we all remain acutely aware our patients' physical psychological development intervention influence this development. Although various modalities now exist these viral diseases, balanced against considerations.