ABSTRAKPenelitian ini membandingkan efektivitas terapi topikal larutan KOH 10% dengan larutan kantaridin 0,7% terhadap moluskum kontagiosum pada anak, dilihat dari aspek medis dan efektivitas-biaya. Penelitian analitik dengan rancangan uji klinis acak terbuka dilakukan di Divisi Dermatologi Anak poliklinik Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin Rumah Sakit dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta tahun 2012. Pembuatan larutan KOH 10% dilakukan di Departemen Farmasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara klinis efektivitas larutan KOH 10% lebih baik daripada larutan kantaridin 0,7% dan biaya keseluruhan yang diperlukan lebih rendah. Meskipun demikian, tidak ditemukan perbedaan bermakna secara statistik.

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ABSTRACTThis study compares the effectiveness between topical 10% potassium hydroxide solution and 0,7% cantharidin solution against molluscum contagiosum in children, viewed from the medical and cost-effectiveness aspects. The analytical open randomized clinical trial was conducted in Pediatric Dermatology Division, Dermatovenereology Clinic of dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in 2012. The making of 10% potassium hydroxide solution was performed at the Department of Pharmacy Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia. Result shows that clinically, 10% potassium hydroxide solution is more effective than 0,7% cantharidin solution with less total cost. There were no statistically significant difference.