Although treating contagious molluscum with 5% potassium hydroxide solution is common, some studies challenge its efficacy. Ten patients (aged 4-13) with a total of 141 lesions were evaluated. After 28 days of treatment there were 105 lesions (75% of the initial amount), none of which achieved total resolution. Persistent lesions were curetted in up to two sessions; 28 of the 105 lesions remained after treatment. The percentages of reduced or completely resolved lesions were higher for curettage than potassium hydroxide (71% x 9%, p = 0 .01 vs. 80% x 0%, p = 0.02).

Keywords: MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM, THERAPEUTICS, CURETTAGE

Primary cutaneous nodular amyloidosis is a rare form of amyloidosis. The authors report the case of a 44-year old woman with nodules and plaques on the legs with three years of development and increase in the number and size of lesions. Clinical, histological and laboratory investigation dismissed the possibility of systemic amyloidosis, and the diagnosis of nodular amyloidosis was established. A decision was made for the surgical approach, using curettage and cauterization with good response to the proposed treatment.

Keywords: AMYLOIDOSIS; CURETTAGE; CAUTERY

Aspiration curettage of sweat glands is a minimally invasive surgical technique for the treatment of axillary hyperhidrosis. It is safe and easy to perform, offers a high success rate and comparatively few side effects. It is generally well tolerated by patients and requires a reduced recovery time when compared to other surgical modalities.

Keywords: HYPERHIDROSIS; SURGERY; CURETTAGE