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Suggest Treatment For Molliscum Contagiosum On The Genitals

Posted on Wed, 20 Jul 2016

Question: Will molliscum on the genitals turn white with vinegar?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome. This will not have any effect on molluscum and you should not try with home remedies. There are efficient ointments which can be bought in pharmacy for this. Wish you good health. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 minutes later)

What would be a good ointment?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow-up

Detailed Answer:

In most cases,molluscum watts disappear spontaneously. But some therapy may be used such as Cryotherapy or laser. Ointments efficient are Imiquimoid or Cantharidin, so ask for in pharmacy for it.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee