What ointment to put on children’s molluscum contagiosum

Children’s molluscum contagiosum generally refers to infectious molluscum contagiosum, you can rub retinoic acid ointment, imiquimod ointment, cidofovir ointment, mupirocin ointment and so on. 1. Vitamin A acid ointment: Vitamin A acid can regulate epidermal keratinization, inhibit epidermal hyperplasia, and promote metabolism, promote keratolysis. However, it may irritate the skin with burning sensation, erythema and flaking. 2. Imiquimod ointment: this drug can induce a variety of cytokines and related products, so that the skin cells produce immunomodulation and indirect antiviral effects. However, adverse reactions such as skin burning and itching may occur. 3. Cidofovir ointment: this drug has a direct antiviral effect by competitively inhibiting antiviral DNA polymerase. 4. Mupirocin ointment: this drug can be anti-Gram-positive cocci, drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, Gram-negative bacteria, etc., and can be used when combined with skin infections. However, adverse reactions such as local burning sensation, stinging as well as itching may occur. Children with molluscum contagiosum, parents are advised to take their children to the hospital for consultation and treatment in a timely manner, and the above drugs should be used according to medical advice.