How to Get Rid of Mulluscum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that appears as small, pink, pearly bumps that have a central dimple. The virus is spread via skin to skin contact including sexual activity. People with low immunity, such as those with HIV or those on chemotherapy, are at higher risk for infection and generally have more severe course of the disease. In most healthy individuals, the infection disappears in six to 12 months without treatment. However, the lesions can also be removed by a trained physician.

Instructions

• 1

  Visit a doctor if you suspect that you have molluscum contagiosum. It is important to have the bumps accurately diagnosed so that necessary treatment can be undertaken.

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  Ask your doctor about available treatment options. In healthy individuals, the infection will clear without treatment in six to 12 months. However, other treatment options include freezing the bumps, draining the fluid from the bumps, or laser removal. Prescription creams will eradicate the virus. It is important that you do not attempt to treat yourself at home without guidance from a medical professional as you can cause the infection to spread.

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  Prevent spread of the infection by keeping affected areas of the skin covered and cleaning surfaces that have been exposed to infected areas of skin.