MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM IN A CHILD WITH ATOPY

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15926522251010

• Palavras-chave: Molluscum contagiosum, Atopic dermatitis, Pediatrics

• Keywords: Molluscum contagiosum, Atopic dermatitis, Pediatrics

• Abstract:

  Molluscum contagiosum is a frequent cutaneous viral infection in childhood, characterized by umbilical lesions and with spontaneous resolution in most two cases, but it can be aggravated in children with a history of atopy. The following case report aims to discover a typical case of molluscum contagiosum in atopic childhood and characterize the behavior. The care was given in a basic unit of the city of Franca, and a complete history and physical examination were carried out, and from there, foram feitos or diagnosis and the best conduct indicated for the patient, taking into consideration other clinical conditions and presentation of the doctor.