Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum
The majority of individuals with a strong immune system won’t require treatment for molluscum contagiosum. Usually, these pimples disappear on their own without treatment.
Medical treatment for molluscum contagiosum
One of various efficient molluscum contagiosum treatments can be carried out by a medical professional. These consist of:
- Cryotherapy [8]. Each bump is frozen by the doctor using liquid nitrogen.
- Laser treatment [9]. Every bump is eliminated by the doctor using a laser.
- With a little tool, the doctor pierces the lump and scrapes it off the skin.
- Topical treatment. To cause the top layers of skin to peel off, the doctor administers lotions containing acids or chemicals to the lumps. Iodine, salicylic acid, tretinoin, cantharidin (a blistering agent often applied by a doctor), and imiquimod (a T cell modulator) are all possible ingredients in topical treatment creams.
Some people may experience pain and scars from these treatments. Additionally, during the procedure, anesthesia can be required.
These techniques target individual bumps, therefore a process can need more than one session. If you have a lot of huge bumps, you might need extra treatment every 3 to 6 weeks until the bumps go away. As the current bumps heal, new ones could develop.