Show pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Molluscum contagiosum ====== * A pox virus that infects children frequently * Usually self limited but can become persistent * If involves the eyelid can lead to conjunctivitis and keratitis * Most treatments for non-periocular infections involve toxic substances that are not ideal for eyelid skin or inadvertent contact with ocular surface <WRAP round box 60%> {{::molluscum_lll.png?600|}} \\ {{::lid_irriation_from_molluscum.png?400|}} \\ From the clinics of Scott Larson, MD </WRAP> <WRAP round box 60%> {{::molluscumdr.dovie.jpg|}} \\ http://www.eyedolatryblog.com/2016/01/theres-bump-on-my-eyelid-molluscum.html </WRAP> ====Periocular Treatment==== * Incision and Curettage * should try to curette all lesions not just those on the eyelids otherwise the child may re-innoculate their eye from an existing lesion * Topical adapalene 0.1% gel * an over the counter treatment for acne * Clear nail polish =====Resources===== * {{::topical_adapalene_for_the_treatment_of_follicular_conjunctivitis_due_to_periocular_molluscum_contagiosum_in_children_2022.pdf |Topical adapalene for the treatment of follicular conjunctivitis due to peri ocular contagiosum in children. Yi JS et al. AJO Case Reports 2022;25:101335}}