Successful use of oral acyclovir in ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a common tropical contagious viral infection, involving the skin and the mucous membranes. Ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum is a relatively uncommon condition presenting as secondary follicular conjunctivitis or kerato-conjunctivitis and may present with or without obvious d...

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Published in:Indian Dermatology Online Journal 2019-07, Vol.10 (4), p.456-459
Main Authors: Mutalik, Sharad, Rasal, Yashashree
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acyclovir
Case Report
ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum
unilateral follicular conjunctivitis
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Summary:Molluscum contagiosum is a common tropical contagious viral infection, involving the skin and the mucous membranes. Ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum is a relatively uncommon condition presenting as secondary follicular conjunctivitis or kerato-conjunctivitis and may present with or without obvious dermal skin lesions. Often, unsuspected and misdiagnosed by eye care providers or observed as a concomitant feature by a skin care provider, unilateral conjunctivitis due to molluscum contagiosum remains easily treatable. Clearance of the primary skin lesion leads to rapid and complete resolution of ophthalmic signs. Two cases of ophthalmic molluscum contagiosum treated successfully with oral antiviral drug acyclovir are presented herewith as anecdotal therapeutic evidence.
ISSN:2229-5178
2249-5673
DOI:10.4103/idoj.IDOJ_390_18