====== 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 
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From the clinics of Scott Larson, MD
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http://www.eyedolatryblog.com/2016/01/theres-bump-on-my-eyelid-molluscum.html
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====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}}