Table 2.
Treatments prescribed during a patient’s consultation for molluscum contagiosum (where prescribed in >1% of cases)
| BNF sub-section heading | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Emollient and barrier preparations | 14 645 | 20.5 |
| Topical corticosteroids | 14 496 | 20.3 |
| Anti-infective skin preparations | 13 075 | 18.3 |
| Antibacterial drugs | 10 647 | 14.9 |
| Antihistamines, hyposensitive and allergic emergencies | 3097 | 4.3 |
| Preparations for warts and calluses | 1727 | 2.4 |
| Bronchodilators | 1635 | 2.3 |
| Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and wound prep | 1412 | 2.0 |
| Analgesics | 1129 | 1.6 |
| Anti-infective eye preparations | 938 | 1.3 |
| Corticosteroids | 829 | 1.2 |
| Topical anaesthetics and antipruritic preparations | 750 | 1.1 |
BNF = British National Formulary.