Genital molluscum contagiosum in females - therapeutic efficacy and comparative evaluation of topical 10% and 20% potassium hydroxide.

Introduction: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a cutaneous viral infection caused by a poxvirus, manifested by discrete, papular, pearly lesions with central umbilication. Genital lesions are mainly transmitted sexually. Till date, several forms of medical and surgical therapies have been used with variable success.