How to Treat Molluscum Contagiosum

The main treatment for molluscum contagiosum is wart entrapment, but it can also be treated with medication, freezing, laser and surgical excision. Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin disease caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus. It is transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact and children and immunocompromised individuals are susceptible. The main treatment for molluscum contagiosum is wart pinching, in which a doctor uses forceps to pinch the wart and squeeze out the contents after sterilization. Salicylic acid preparations and retinoic acid ointment can also be used. You can also use freezing, laser, electrocautery and surgical excision to treat the warts. It is important to keep the skin clean and dry to avoid secondary infections and to develop good personal hygiene habits to avoid cross-infection with others. The molluscum contagiosum is recommended to actively seek medical treatment under the guidance of the doctor, do not self-medication.