Comparison of 5% Potassium Hydroxide With 10% Potassium Hydroxide Solution in Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum

Potassium hydroxide (KOH) is a topical treatment for Molluscum contagiosum. Dermatologists routinely use potassium hydroxide (KOH) in varying concentrations to identify fungal elements. Because it is a strong alkali with keratolytic characteristics, variable concentrations given for management of MC.