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I have read several articles and viewed pictures of Molluscum and I am sure that i may have a mild case of it would it be wise to seek treatment without visiting a doctor since i already know what it is that i have????????

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign, self limiting viral infection of the skin. In adults, molluscum infections are often sexually transmitted and can transmit from one site to other skin sites by aoutoinocultaion. Individual molluscum lesions may go away on their own and are reported as lasting generally from 6 to 8 weeks to 2 or 3 months. However via autoinoculation, the disease may propagate and can last for approx 8 months to about 18 months  and a maximum of 5-6 years.

If the molluscum start spreading then treatment may be required.The treatment includes physical destruction or manual extrusion of the lesions, cryotherapy, and curettage.You can discuss these treatment options with a dermatologist.

Hope it helps .Take care and pls do keep us posted in case you have any additional queries.Kind regards.

[momneedshelp221]

You need to see a Dermatologist. The treatment for this can only be done with a doc. There is a variety of treatment. The only thing you can do at home would be to use a sterile needle and pop and squeeze each one. A warning though. Ive seen 2 Dermatologist now and they all have different opinions on it. So go to someone you trust.