The treatment of children’s molluscum contagiosum includes medication, surgery, and physical therapy.
1. medication: commonly used topical medications include tincture of iodine, trichloroacetic acid, phenol, etc. Oral antiviral drugs such as acyclovir are also available.
2. Surgical treatment: common surgical methods include molluscum contagiosum excision, wart clamping, surgery should be carried out under sterile conditions, and after the operation, tincture of iodine should be applied to avoid infection. For children, surgery should be performed under local anesthesia if necessary to reduce pain during the operation.
3. Physical therapy: Commonly used physical methods include cryotherapy, electrocautery, laser therapy and so on.
In addition to the above methods, immunomodulation therapy can also be used. If the above symptoms occur, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for early and regular treatment. All the above medications should be used under the guidance of a pharmacist or doctor, avoid self-medication.