Molluscum contagiosum -recurrence - #16648

Molluscum contagiosum can be particularly stubborn and frustrating when it becomes recurrent, especially if localized to a specific area like yours. Let’s address a few different aspects of this. Molluscum is caused by a poxvirus, typically spread through direct contact with lesions or contaminated objects. While your efforts with over-the-counter treatments might alleviate symptoms temporarily, they’re often not entirely sufficient to tackle recurrent cases. The methods you’ve tried, like acidic solutions, are intended to create a local inflammatory response and destroy the viral lesions, but they don’t always prevent new ones from forming. Approaches using alternative medicine, such as Thuya, lack robust scientific evidence proving effectiveness over standard treatments. Based on current evidence-based practices, more comprehensive treatments include cryotherapy (freezing the lesions), curettage (surgical removal), or laser therapy, which dermatologists usually perform. These treatments can be more effective for persistent cases. It’s also crucial to avoid manipulating the lesions with tools, as this can cause further spreading or secondary infections. Moreover, moisturizing the affected area can help prevent skin breaks or irritation that might facilitate the virus’s spread. Consider discussing with a dermatologist about potential immunomodulators like imiquimod cream, which can stimulate your immune system to fight the virus more effectively. Despite negative STD tests, consistently using protection during any sexual activity could reduce transmission risk. In cases like yours, underlying immune suppression should be ruled out, so discuss with your healthcare provider about any other possible systemic issues, like immune system weaknesses. Finally, try to keep the area clean and use personal towels and clothing to reduce re-exposure risk. Avoid shaving over lesions, which might spread the virus. Though frustrating, thorough and persistent management can eventually control outbreaks.

Hello dear See reoccurrence is usually associated with either incomplete elemination of infection or consistent infection with lowered immunity I suggest you to please follow below medication for 1 week Imiquinoid cream topical application twice a day for 1 week Koh 0.5 percent topical application Tretinoin application twice a day for 5 days Other options Cryosurgery Electrcautery Pdt Surgical excision I request you to please get above-mentioned procedure performed in consulting with the dermatologist only if no improvement is there Hopefully you recover soon Regards