Cantharidin for treatment of facial molluscum contagiosum: A retrospective review

To the Editor: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) papules are self-limited, resolving within months to years. Active nonintervention is a common management approach in children; caregivers, however, often seek treatment owing to the contagious nature of the virus, itch, embarrassment, pain, or other reasons (Fig 1). Cantharidin is a common treatment for pediatric MC, although some discourage its use on the face. We present caregiver-reported outcomes of cantharidin treatment for facial molluscum in our practice.