An immunocompromised woman with severe molluscum contagiosum that responded well to topical imiquimod: a case report and literature review
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An immunocompromised woman with severe molluscum contagiosum that responded well to topical imiquimod: a case report and literature review
Abstract
Molluscum contagiosum is a common condition that often occurs in children, sexually active young adults, and immunocompromised patients. Generally, molluscum contagiosum lesions are self-limited. They often resolve spontaneously. We report a severe case of genital molluscum contagiosum in a patient with Sjögren syndrome. Her vulvar lesions responded to topical 5% imiquimod cream.
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