The Impact of Prescription Therapies for Warts and Molluscum

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2026

Publication Title

Pediatric clinics of North America

Keywords

Humans, Warts, Molluscum Contagiosum

Abstract

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) and verruca vulgaris are common infectious skin conditions encountered by pediatric clinicians. There is substantial overlap between treatment options for both conditions, and the most effective regimens often use a combination of in-office and at-home treatments. There are innumerable treatments for both conditions. This article focuses on familiarizing the pediatric provider with prescription topical therapies for both conditions including cantharidin, imiquimod, and retinoids, as well as berdazimer sodium for MC and 5-fluorouracil and diphenylcyclopropenone and Squaric Acid Dibutyl Ester for viral warts. Other therapies including injections and oral medications will also be discussed.

Medical Subject Headings

Humans; Warts; Molluscum Contagiosum

PubMed ID

42349977

Volume

73

Issue

4

First Page

741

Last Page

754

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