What treatments are available for Molluscum Contagiosum?
• Topical medication – this is the first choice of treatment for molluscum and for example a natural healing formula can be applied. • Curettage – this involves removing the viral material in the centre of the lesion and as it can be painful, it is recommended that a topical anesthetic cream is first applied to decrease the pain. • Cryotherapy – this involves applying liquid nitrogen to each individual lesion for a few seconds. Repeat treatments in 2-3 weekly intervals may be required. A possible side-effect may be scarring. • Tape stripping – this involves repeatedly applying the adhesive side of tape to and from the lesion for 10 to 20 cycles. This action can remove the superficial epidermis from the top of the lesion. The drawback is that the repeated use of the same strip has the potential to spread the virus to adjacent uninfected skin. If you are in doubt as to whether molluscum contagiosum is the correct diagnosis, then seek advice from your doctor who will usually be able to gi
