How to completely cure molluscum contagiosum

Jul 15, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am 29 years old. Recently, many small, pearl-like bumps have appeared in my genital area, causing significant discomfort. A friend mentioned that it might be molluscum contagiosum. I would like to ask the doctor, how can molluscum contagiosum be completely cured?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Molluscum contagiosum, commonly caused by the human papillomavirus, is a common viral skin infection. They are usually harmless but may affect appearance and carry the risk of self-propagation. The radical treatment of molluscum contagiosum includes the following methods: 1. Medication: Molluscum contagiosum is a relatively common condition that can be transmitted through direct contact or sexual contact. It is necessary to visit a hospital for examination. If it is caused by a viral infection, topical antiviral medications, such as tretinoin cream, can be applied. 2. Laser therapy: If the wart continues to develop and topical medications fail to achieve the desired removal effect, laser surgery can be used. The light-heat effect of the laser directly targets the skin surface, penetrating the dermis to effectively remove the wart. 3. Curettage: This method mainly uses high-frequency electric current to gently cauterize the top of the wart, then employs a toothed forceps to grasp and completely remove the wart, ensuring thorough local cleaning. Proper disinfection measures should be taken to prevent infection or inflammation. 4. Scraping surgery: Scraping is a commonly used method; however, it may cause some pain during treatment and result in certain skin damage. Personal hygiene should be maintained, and the affected area can be wiped with iodophor, which has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in skin recovery.