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Compare Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

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  • Zelsuvmi (berdazimer)
    Ycanth (cantharidin)
  • Zelsuvmi (berdazimer)
    Ycanth (cantharidin)

  • Summary of Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

    Summary for Nitric oxide-releasing agent
    Prescription only

    Zelsuvmi (berdazimer) is a topical gel used to treat a viral skin infection called molluscum contagiosum (MC). It’s approved for adults and children 1 year or older. This medication works as a nitric oxide-releasing agent to fight the virus and remove the small MC bumps (lesions) on your skin. Zelsuvmi (berdazimer) comes in two separate gel tubes that you mix together right before applying. You apply the gel directly to the skin lesions once a day for up to 12 weeks. Side effects include pain, redness, and itching at the application site.

    Summary for Vesicant
    Prescription only

    Ycanth (cantharidin) is a solution that’s applied on your skin to treat a skin infection called molluscum contagiosum. This medication can be used on adults and children, though the infection is most commonly seen in children under 10 years old. Your provider will apply Ycanth (cantharidin) directly to the wart-like rash or bumps on the skin (also known as lesions) that’s caused by the infection. You’ll go to the provider’s office for treatment once every 3 weeks, typically for up to 4 treatments or as instructed by your provider. Some common side effects of Ycanth (cantharidin) include blistering, pain, or itching at the application site.

  • Indications of Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

    Indications for
    •Molluscum contagiosum in adults and children ages 1 year or older
    Indications for
    •Molluscum contagiosum in adults and children ages 2 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

    Pros and Const for Nitric oxide-releasing agent
    Pros
    •Can be used on people as young as 1 year old
    •Applied directly to molluscum skin lesions once daily at home
    •May start to see improvements in MC skin lesions as early as 2 weeks
    Cons
    •Must mix the gel right before each time you apply
    •Must wait 1 hour after applying before swimming, bathing, or washing
    •Only available with a prescription
    Pros and Const for Vesicant
    Pros
    •Can be used by people as young as 2 years old
    •Only applied once every 3 weeks
    •Typically need only 1 to 4 treatment sessions, or as directed by provider
    Cons
    •Need to go to provider’s office for application
    •Must not touch treated area until medication is washed off, which might be hard for children
    •Only available as a brand-name medication

  • Common Side Effects of Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

    Common Side Effects for
    •Pain (such as burning or stinging, 19%)
    •Redness (12%)
    •Itching (6%)
    •Peeling or flaking (5%)
    •Itchy, dry skin rash (5%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Application site reactions:

    •Blistering (up to 60%)
    •Itching (up to 47%)
    •Pain (up to 41%)
    •Scabbing (up to 39%)
    •Discoloration (up to 28%)
    •Redness (up to 24%)

  • Warnings of Zelsuvmi vs. Ycanth

    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin reactions
    Common Side Effects for
    •Serious toxicities (from accidental contact with mouth or eyes)
    •Skin reactions at or near the treated area
    •Risk of fires

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