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6–60 | <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Manual</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Management</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>-<strong>Infected</strong> Adult/2006<br />
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Podophyllum resin (podophyllin) is administered<br />
by a health care provider and washed <strong>of</strong>f after 1-<br />
4 hours. This treatment is caustic and may cause<br />
significant irritation, is contraindicated in pregnancy,<br />
and has limited effectiveness.<br />
Patient-administered podophyllotoxin (Pod<strong>of</strong>ilox)<br />
may be a safer alternative to podophyllum. Adverse<br />
effects include burning, pain, inflammation, erosion,<br />
and itching.<br />
Trichloroacetic acid is administered by a health care<br />
provider. Controlling <strong>the</strong> depth <strong>of</strong> acid penetration is<br />
difficult. Adverse effects include pain, irritation, and<br />
mild scarring are <strong>com</strong>mon.<br />
Laser <strong>the</strong>rapy may be used to remove lesions.<br />
Cid<strong>of</strong>ovir 1% to 3% topical cream, <strong>com</strong>bined with a<br />
vehicle, is applied twice daily <strong>for</strong> 2 weeks, followed<br />
by a 30-day rest period and <strong>the</strong>n 2 additional cycles.<br />
This treatment was effective in several small studies<br />
and case reports, but it is expensive and difficult to<br />
<strong>com</strong>pound. No systemic adverse effects are noted.<br />
Investigational treatments include 5-aminolevulinic<br />
acid with subsequent photodynamic <strong>the</strong>rapy and<br />
intravenous cid<strong>of</strong>ovir.<br />
Patient Education<br />
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Molluscum infection is benign but may be<br />
distressing.<br />
Patients should avoid shaving in areas with lesions<br />
because shaving could spread <strong>the</strong> lesions to o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
areas.<br />
Molluscum infection may be transmitted both<br />
sexually and nonsexually, through direct contact with<br />
lesions. Patients should avoid close contact between<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir molluscum lesions and <strong>the</strong> skin, mouth, and<br />
genitals <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r people. Latex condoms may not<br />
prevent transmission.<br />
References<br />
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papillomavirus and molluscum contagiosum infections in<br />
patients with <strong>HIV</strong>/AIDS. A pilot study. J Eur Acad<br />
Dermatol Venereol. 2000 Nov;14(6):484-8.<br />
Fornatora ML, Reich RF, Gray RG, et al. Intraoral<br />
molluscum contagiosum: a report <strong>of</strong> a case and a review<br />
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Moiin A. Photodynamic <strong>the</strong>rapy <strong>for</strong> molluscum<br />
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Dec;2(6):637-9.<br />
Strauss RM, Doyle EL, Mohsen AH, et al.<br />
Successful treatment <strong>of</strong> molluscum contagiosum with<br />
topical imiquimod in a severely immuno<strong>com</strong>promised<br />
<strong>HIV</strong>-positive patient. Int J STD AIDS. 2001<br />
Apr;12(4):264-6.<br />
Toro JR, Wood LV, Patel NK, et al. Topical<br />
cid<strong>of</strong>ovir: a novel treatment <strong>for</strong> recalcitrant molluscum<br />
contagiosum in children infected with human<br />
immunodeficiency virus 1. Arch Dermatol. 2000<br />
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2003 Sep;189(3 Suppl):S12-6.