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THE ASSOCIATION OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM AND INFANTILE ECZEMA
Author(s) -
Keipert James A.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1971.tb87552.x
Subject(s) - molluscum contagiosum , dermatology , atopic dermatitis , medicine , pox virus , virus , immunology
Molluscum contaglosum has occurred in six infants and children with preexisting atopic dermatitis, predominantly in areas of eczematous skin. The association of these conditions has apparently previously been reported in only one case. Possible reasons for the susceptibility of eczematous skin to infection with molluscum contagiosum virus are discussed. It is suggested that the topical application of corticosteroid may be at least a contributing factor.