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Suggest Remedy For Molluscum Contagiosum
I am currently using immiqumod (aldara) on my molluscum right now. When should I stop using it? It has gotten my skin/molluscum to the point that its inflamed, is this when I should stop use? To allow it to heal, or do I need to continue letting it irritate the area in order to eradicate it?
Tue, 28 Oct 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Molliscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease which is contagious and can spread to other areas.
Isolated lesions can be expressed or removed by minor procedure. Topical treatment includes imiquimod cream or tretinoin cream application on those lesions will cure the problem.
Proper evaluation of the lesions and appropriate treatment modality should be suggested considering also the age of the patient.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Molliscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease which is contagious and can spread to other areas.
Isolated lesions can be expressed or removed by minor procedure. Topical treatment includes imiquimod cream or tretinoin cream application on those lesions will cure the problem.
Proper evaluation of the lesions and appropriate treatment modality should be suggested considering also the age of the patient.
Thank you.
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