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cimetidine and Molluscum Contagiosum

cimetidine has been researched along with Molluscum Contagiosum in 7 studies

Cimetidine: A histamine congener, it competitively inhibits HISTAMINE binding to HISTAMINE H2 RECEPTORS. Cimetidine has a range of pharmacological actions. It inhibits GASTRIC ACID secretion, as well as PEPSIN and GASTRIN output.
cimetidine : A member of the class of guanidines that consists of guanidine carrying a methyl substituent at position 1, a cyano group at position 2 and a 2-{[(5-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl)methyl]sulfanyl}ethyl group at position 3. It is a H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits the production of acid in stomach.

Molluscum Contagiosum: A common, benign, usually self-limited viral infection of the skin and occasionally the conjunctivae by a poxvirus (MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM VIRUS). (Dorland, 27th ed)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Randomised controlled trials of any treatment of molluscum contagiosum in people without immune deficiency."2.55Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum. ( Koning, S; Kruithof, EJ; Sollie, A; van der Sande, R; van der Wouden, JC; van Suijlekom-Smit, LW, 2017)
"Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection, caused by a pox virus."2.45Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum. ( Berger, M; Butler, CC; Koning, S; van der Sande, R; van der Wouden, JC; van Suijlekom-Smit, LW, 2009)
"Warts and molluscum contagiosum are common skin diseases in children and are usually self-limiting."2.43How and when to treat molluscum contagiosum and warts in children. ( Smolinski, KN; Yan, AC, 2005)
"Randomised controlled trials for treatment of molluscum contagiosum were investigated."2.43Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum. ( Berger, MY; Butler, CC; Gajadin, S; Koning, S; Menke, J; Tasche, MJ; van der Wouden, JC; van Suijlekom-Smit, LW, 2006)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's4 (57.14)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
van der Wouden, JC3
van der Sande, R2
Kruithof, EJ1
Sollie, A1
van Suijlekom-Smit, LW3
Koning, S3
Palioura, S1
Nikpoor, N1
Yoo, SH1
Berger, M1
Butler, CC2
Hedden, AZ1
Smolinski, KN1
Yan, AC1
Menke, J1
Gajadin, S1
Tasche, MJ1
Berger, MY1
Sharma, AK1

Reviews

4 reviews available for cimetidine and Molluscum Contagiosum

ArticleYear
Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2017, 05-17, Volume: 5

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Aminoquinolines; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Benzoyl Peroxide; Cimetidine;

2017
Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2009, Oct-07, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Cimetidine; Humans; Hydroxides; Molluscum Contagiosum; Phytotherapy; P

2009
How and when to treat molluscum contagiosum and warts in children.
    Pediatric annals, 2005, Volume: 34, Issue:3

    Topics: Adhesives; Adjuvants, Immunologic; Administration, Topical; Aminoquinolines; Cantharidin; Child; Cim

2005
Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum.
    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2006, Apr-19, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Cimetidine; Humans; Hydroxides; Molluscum Contagiosum; Potassium Compo

2006

Other Studies

3 other studies available for cimetidine and Molluscum Contagiosum

ArticleYear
Chronic Conjunctivitis and "Warts".
    JAMA ophthalmology, 2015, Volume: 133, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Child; Chronic Disease; Cimetidine; Conjunctivitis, Viral; Eye Infections, Vir

2015
Persistent molluscum contagiosum. Case study in a 6-year-old girl with asthma and eczema.
    Advance for nurse practitioners, 2002, Volume: 10, Issue:5

    Topics: Asthma; Child; Cimetidine; Cryotherapy; Curettage; Diagnosis, Differential; Eczema; Female; Histamin

2002
Cimetidine therapy for multiple molluscum contagiosum lesions.
    Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland), 1998, Volume: 197, Issue:2

    Topics: Adjuvants, Immunologic; Adult; Cimetidine; Humans; Male; Molluscum Contagiosum; Skin

1998