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Suggest Treatment For Molluscum Contagiosum Infection
my 6 yr old daughter has being diagnose having molluscum contagiosum and is using tretinoin gel 0.01%. my question are there any side effects while using that gel. she had a fever yesterday and today and complaining of headaches. just interesting going to the doc for one thing now is sick.
Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I must tell you that few studies have reported side effects like peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, erythema, and pruritus. But reported in only few patients. The present treatment you are giving is beneficial.Most people have complete clearing in 2 to 4 months. I would suggest that crocin will be beneficial for fever. Get her haemogram done. Take care of her diet. Keep her hydrated. Do tepid sponging if required.
Take care
Dr Sheetal Verma
Thanks for your query at HCM.
I must tell you that few studies have reported side effects like peeling, dry skin, burning, stinging, erythema, and pruritus. But reported in only few patients. The present treatment you are giving is beneficial.Most people have complete clearing in 2 to 4 months. I would suggest that crocin will be beneficial for fever. Get her haemogram done. Take care of her diet. Keep her hydrated. Do tepid sponging if required.
Take care
Dr Sheetal Verma
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