Korean J Dermatol.
2002 Nov;40(11):1402-1405.
Treatment of Anogenital Condyloma Acuminata in Two Children with 5% Imiquimod Cream
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. romio@hanyang.ac.kr
Abstract
- Condyloma acuminatum, an infection caused by human papilloma virus, is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases involving the anogenital area. Although it has been more common in adults, the incidence in children has been increasing recently. Although several treatment options are available for condyloma in adults, children's treatment options are limited because non-painful alternatives should be considered as first-line therapy. Imiquimod cream is an immunomodulating agent that has been demonstrated to be a potent inducer of several cytokines promoting an antiviral cell-mediated immune response. Herein, we report two cases of condyloma acuminata in children which showed an excellent response to 5% imiquimod cream without any adverse reactions.
