The Effect of Diphenylcyclopropenone Immunotherapy on Molluscum Contagiosum.
10.5021/ad.1993.5.2.79
- Author:
Kyu Han KIM
;
Koo Il SEO
;
Jin Ho CHUNG
;
Kyung Chan PARK
;
Hee Chul EUN
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diphenylcyclopropenone;
Immunotherapy;
Molluscum contagiosum
- MeSH:
Alopecia;
Child;
Humans;
Immunotherapy*;
Molluscum Contagiosum*;
Treatment Failure;
Virus Diseases;
Warts
- From:Annals of Dermatology
1993;5(2):79-82
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Contact immunotherapy using diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) has been used in the treatment of alopecia and warts. DPCP seemed to be a promising agent for viral disease including molluscum contagiosum (MCI). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of DPCP immunotherapy on MC in children. METHODS: Twenty three patients with multiple lesion of MC were treated with DPCP immunotherapy. RESULTS: Twelve patients (52.2%) showed cure, and eleven patients (47.8%) showed treatment failure. No severe side effects were seen. CONCLUSION: DPCP immunotherapy may be an effective treatment in children with MC without serious side effects.
