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How To Get Rid Of Molluscum?

i have been told i have molluscum and i know that there are ways to get rid of it because its a virus and every single doctor ive been too says it will go away on its own but i dont wanna wait because it can take up to four years to go away. will you please help me?
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Infectious Diseases Specialist 's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As you are aware that it is aviral infection and it will subside by itslef in in few months to years, it is true but there are some remedies which helps to control the infection and faten the reovery.
But they do have some side effects
1. Freezing the growth of molluscum.
2.Curettage of the fluid from the lesion , but it is painful and may leave
scar.
3.Application of creams like podophyllin, tretinoin, and cantharidin

These are the meausres followed in some settings but it requires lot of skills and there will be minor complicatins following this.
Thank You.
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How To Get Rid Of Molluscum?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, As you are aware that it is aviral infection and it will subside by itslef in in few months to years, it is true but there are some remedies which helps to control the infection and faten the reovery. But they do have some side effects 1. Freezing the growth of molluscum. 2.Curettage of the fluid from the lesion , but it is painful and may leave scar. 3.Application of creams like podophyllin, tretinoin, and cantharidin These are the meausres followed in some settings but it requires lot of skills and there will be minor complicatins following this. Thank You.