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Suggest Treatment For Molluscum
my 9 yr old grandson has what we believe to be molescun. He has not seen a dr. or dermatologist. Nurse friend says molescun is what it looks like. She says use vinegar & other home remedies since it s viral and needs to run its course. This rash/whatever is on his inner thighs. Your thoughts? Dangers, risks to him and siblings?
Mon, 3 Dec 2018
Hello,
Molluscum is a skin infection caused by the virus Molluscum contagiosum. It produces benign raised bumps, or lesions, on the upper layers of skin.
A doctor often can diagnose the infection by merely looking at the affected area. A skin scraping or biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.
A molluscum contagiosum infection will usually go away on its own if the immune system is healthy. Typically, this happens gradually within 6 to 12 months and without scarring.
However, for some, it may take from a few months up to a few years for the bumps to disappear.
It’s important to talk to your doctor before attempting any treatments for molluscum contagiosum.
If required, the most effective treatments for molluscum contagiosum are performed by a doctor. These include cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
Molluscum is a skin infection caused by the virus Molluscum contagiosum. It produces benign raised bumps, or lesions, on the upper layers of skin.
A doctor often can diagnose the infection by merely looking at the affected area. A skin scraping or biopsy can confirm the diagnosis.
A molluscum contagiosum infection will usually go away on its own if the immune system is healthy. Typically, this happens gradually within 6 to 12 months and without scarring.
However, for some, it may take from a few months up to a few years for the bumps to disappear.
It’s important to talk to your doctor before attempting any treatments for molluscum contagiosum.
If required, the most effective treatments for molluscum contagiosum are performed by a doctor. These include cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prabhash Verma, General & Family Physician
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