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How Can The Infection Caused By Molluscum On Arm Be Treated?
Hi, I have molluscum on my arm..recently I tried to dry it by removing its pus..after that I guess I got an infection..the area around the molluscum is red and swollen please tell me what has happened..
I hope there is nothing serious.
for molluscum my doctor has suggested tretinion cream and cipladine
I hope there is nothing serious.
for molluscum my doctor has suggested tretinion cream and cipladine
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
Molluscum contagiosum is a pox virus and causes lesions which are round with central umbonation. These are best removed by cautery or can be surgically scraped off. I suggest you first get it confirmed that it is molluscum, then get in touch with a dermatologist to get rid of it surgically. There is chance of recurrence, hence it is better to go for surgical removal. If the lesions seem infected by bacteria, antibiotics would be treatment of choice.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
Molluscum contagiosum is a pox virus and causes lesions which are round with central umbonation. These are best removed by cautery or can be surgically scraped off. I suggest you first get it confirmed that it is molluscum, then get in touch with a dermatologist to get rid of it surgically. There is chance of recurrence, hence it is better to go for surgical removal. If the lesions seem infected by bacteria, antibiotics would be treatment of choice.
Thanks.
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