What cream do doctors prescribe for molluscum contagiosum?

What is the best medication for molluscum contagiosum?

Is there an antiviral for molluscum?

There is no licensed antiviral drug available that specifically treats molluscum contagiosum (MC), a common viral skin infection that is prevalent in children and adults.

What is the best thing to put on molluscum?

At-home treatments for molluscum contagiosum

• Colloidal oatmeal baths. Soothe irritated and itchy skin with a colloidal oatmeal bath.
• Tea tree oil. One at-home treatment option is tea tree oil.
• Australian lemon myrtle. Another at-home treatment that has been studied is Australian lemon myrtle.
• Coconut oil.

How can I make molluscum heal faster?

New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away….To do this, they can:

1. Freeze the bumps off.
2. Scrape or cut the bumps off.
3. Put a chemical on the bumps to make the body fight them away faster.
4. Put medicine on the bumps or give medicine to swallow.

How do you apply salicylic acid to molluscum?

Apply a dab of the liquid salicylic acid solution to each wart. Cover the wart with a small piece of duct tape and leave on overnight. REPEAT nightly until the wart is resolved.

Does hydrogen peroxide get rid of molluscum?

We found no randomised trials for several commonly used treatments, such as expressing lesions with an orange stick or topical hydrogen peroxide. Since most lesions resolve within months, unless better evidence for the superiority of active treatments emerges, molluscum contagiosum can be left to heal naturally.

Does wart cream work on molluscum?

Salicylic acid, such as that found in Compound W (over-the-counter (OTC)), which is a commonly known aid in removing warts, can also be beneficial in removing the lesions caused from Molluscum Contagiosum.

Does conzerol really work?

Yes, Conzerol® is safe for facial skin and even for your eye lid. Avoid getting it into the eyes. If you get it in your eyes simply flush with water. Do not use internally. What causes Molluscum Contagiosum? It is caused by a poxvirus and can be spread through skin to skin contact.

How to get rid of molluscum contagiosum at home?

– Have a shower instead of baths. – Avoid skin-to-skin contact. – Practice good hygiene. – Don’t share your towel and clothing. – Avoid tight fitting synthetic clothing, like active wear. – Have a diet more enrich with vitamin C, that will enhance your immune function, plus also acidic on nature that will inhibits the growth of bacteria.

What are over-the-counter treatments for molluscum contagiosum?

Acne Medication. Tretinion can be found in over the counter products in the form of vitamin A in many facial products that promote cell renewal and wrinkle reducing creams and

How do you stop molluscum from spreading?

Cover the bumps with clothing,a bandage,or medical tape during school or work.