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Can topical imiquimod b applied on face for molluscum contagiosm?

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Dr. R Condon Hughes answered

Specializes in Dermatopathology

Not effective: Two large studies have shown Imiquimod to be no more effective on molluscum than a placebo.

Answered 11/17/2018

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