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iodine and Molluscum Contagiosum

iodine has been researched along with Molluscum Contagiosum in 2 studies

Iodine: A nonmetallic element of the halogen group that is represented by the atomic symbol I, atomic number 53, and atomic weight of 126.90. It is a nutritionally essential element, especially important in thyroid hormone synthesis. In solution, it has anti-infective properties and is used topically.
diiodine : Molecule comprising two covalently bonded iodine atoms with overall zero charge..

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
"Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood viral skin condition and is increasingly found as a sexually transmitted disease in adults."6.77Combination of essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia and iodine in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children. ( Baillie, J; Markum, E, 2012)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Markum, E1
Baillie, J1
Liu, RL1

Trials

1 trial available for iodine and Molluscum Contagiosum

ArticleYear
Combination of essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia and iodine in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children.
    Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD, 2012, Volume: 11, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Cutaneous; Analysis of Variance; Anti-Infective Agents, Local; Child; Child, Prescho

2012

Other Studies

1 other study available for iodine and Molluscum Contagiosum

ArticleYear
[Molluscum contagiosum treated by topical using 10% tincture of iodine].
    Zhonghua hu li za zhi = Chinese journal of nursing, 1993, Volume: 28, Issue:9

    Topics: Administration, Topical; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Child, Preschool; Ethanol; Female; Humans;

1993