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Molluscum Treatment and scarring?
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Molluscum Treatment and scarring?
by dimeadozen, Apr 22, 2005 12:00AM
I have had my MCV for over 3 months now and it seems to be taking a turn for the worst. I have been having more break outs and I cant seem to get it under control.
It seems that the freezing treatment I've been getting is causing noticable scarring. Its been almost a month since my last treatment and the scars are more noticable then the molluscum itself. Now to my questions...
Will the scars eventually fade?
Is there are a better treatment for me?
From your expierence how much longer will a have this harmless but annoying virus?
Thank you
It seems that the freezing treatment I've been getting is causing noticable scarring. Its been almost a month since my last treatment and the scars are more noticable then the molluscum itself. Now to my questions...
Will the scars eventually fade?
Is there are a better treatment for me?
From your expierence how much longer will a have this harmless but annoying virus?
Thank you
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Apr 22, 2005 12:00AM
, Apr 22, 2005 12:00AM
You should check with the doctor who has been treating you; or see a dermatologist for better advice. Perhaps the best approach will be currettage, i.e. scraping the lesions off--not as painful as it sounds. Dermatologists know how to do it, and it is the quickest method. Regardless of the treatment used, scarring is unusual, but I can't comment on a particular case; if treated with too much vigor, some permanent scarring might occur.
There aren't good data on how long lesions last. But generally 2-4 months, so yours might start clearing up soon. But I still suggest seeing a dermatologist.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
There aren't good data on how long lesions last. But generally 2-4 months, so yours might start clearing up soon. But I still suggest seeing a dermatologist.
Good luck-- HHH, MD
