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Suggest Homeopathic Treatment For Molluscum Contagiosum
Question: My one year son has/molluscum-contagious he has about 7 total from head to toe. I have been reading about homeopathic treatments using apple cider to soak the area and then pop the Lesion. I was wondering if it was safe
Brief Answer:
no evidence that this will work
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using Healthcare Magic,
There is no medical evidence for using apple cider and then popping the lesions. Popping the lesions could result in further spread as molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. In most healthy children the lesions of molluscum contagiosum will go away on their own in 2-12 months so no treatment is really needed. If you desire to have them removed see a pediatrician or dermatologist for safe and effective treatments.
Most often cryotherapy (freezing) is used to treat them.
Here is a link for you to get further information.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/molluscum-contagiosum-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=molluscum+contagiosum&selectedTitle=2~46
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
no evidence that this will work
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using Healthcare Magic,
There is no medical evidence for using apple cider and then popping the lesions. Popping the lesions could result in further spread as molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. In most healthy children the lesions of molluscum contagiosum will go away on their own in 2-12 months so no treatment is really needed. If you desire to have them removed see a pediatrician or dermatologist for safe and effective treatments.
Most often cryotherapy (freezing) is used to treat them.
Here is a link for you to get further information.
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/molluscum-contagiosum-beyond-the-basics?source=search_result&search=molluscum+contagiosum&selectedTitle=2~46
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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