HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Molluscum Contagiosum Be Treated?

My son has Molluscum contagiosum and his pediatrician has recomended me to apply a wart remover of name Compound W. This wart remover contains Salicyilic acid 17%, I know aspirin is asociated with Reye s síndrome in children. I want to know if it is safe for my child to use this medication? Thanks a lot!
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Incomplete data like age of your son, any associated illness?

Reye's syndrome most commonly affects children and teenagers recovering from a viral infection such as influenza or chickenpox. It seems to be triggered by Aspirin which is used to treat high fever during such infections.

And the fact that since Compound W (Salicylic acid 17%) is applied on the affected areas of the skin, the amount that gets absorbed into the systemic circulation is not sufficient enough to trigger such harmful effects.

So, it can be safely used if your son is not suffering from the viral infection as listed above.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Molluscum Contagiosum Be Treated?

Hello, Incomplete data like age of your son, any associated illness? Reye s syndrome most commonly affects children and teenagers recovering from a viral infection such as influenza or chickenpox. It seems to be triggered by Aspirin which is used to treat high fever during such infections. And the fact that since Compound W (Salicylic acid 17%) is applied on the affected areas of the skin, the amount that gets absorbed into the systemic circulation is not sufficient enough to trigger such harmful effects. So, it can be safely used if your son is not suffering from the viral infection as listed above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali