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Warts and molluscum are common viral skin infections of both children and adults. While generally harmless, they can cause significant discomfort at times and can be responsible for significant psychological distress. Conventional treatments center on destructive methods which can have significant side effects, thus opening the door to more gentle alternatives.
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Lio, P.A., Patel, T., Peters, N.T., Kasprowicz, S. (2015). Warts and Molluscum. In: Handbook of Integrative Dermatology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17816-5_12
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