Is There a Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum?
Yes, treatment is available. A health care provider can remove the small growths with chemicals, with an electrical current, or by freezing them. Or you can use a prescription medicine that can be applied at home. Some people choose not to have the growths treated because molluscum contagiosum can go away on its own. But left untreated, it takes an average of two years for all of the growths to go away. And during that time, there is a risk of spreading the virus to other parts of your body or to other people. What to Do After Treatment • Keep the area clean. Use a different towel for drying other parts of your body after a shower or a bath. • Don’t scratch the area that has been treated. • Wash your hands after touching the area that has been treated. • Avoid having sex if it is uncomfortable. • Apply cold compresses to relieve discomfort, or take a pain reliever. +- Where Can I Get a Test or Treatment for Molluscum Contagiosum? Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center, ma
