Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2–3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away. Sometimes, doctors remove the bumps or help them go away more quickly.
How do I know if molluscum is going away?
This is usually a good sign that the immune system is fighting the virus and starting to clear the infection. When molluscum bumps go away, they may leave pink-purple or white spots that fade over time. Doctors can typically recognize molluscum by looking at the skin.
How long does molluscum take to go away with treatment?
Molluscum contagiosum will usually go away on its own after a while, so some people choose not to treat or remove the growths. But if you don't treat molluscum contagiosum, it usually takes 6-12 months for the bumps to clear up.
What triggers molluscum?
Causes of molluscum contagiosum (MC) MC is caused by a virus known as the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). This virus can be spread through: close direct contact – such as touching the skin of an infected person. touching contaminated objects – such as towels, flannels, toys and clothes.
What is the fastest way to get rid of molluscum contagiosum?
- Freeze the bumps off.
- Scrape or cut the bumps off.
- Put a chemical on the bumps to make the body fight them away faster.
- Put medicine on the bumps or give medicine to swallow.
How do you treat inflamed molluscum contagiosum?
In-office “curettage,” or scraping off the molluscum bumps, and freezing the bumps with liquid nitrogen are more often done in older children, teens, and adults. At-home use of creams that irritate the bumps' surface is sometimes helpful.
How do you stop molluscum from spreading?
- Wash your hands. Keeping your hands clean can help prevent spreading the virus.
- Avoid touching the bumps. Shaving over the infected areas also can spread the virus.
- Don't share personal items. ...
- Avoid sexual contact. ...
- Cover the bumps.
How long does it take for molluscum to go away with apple cider vinegar?
On using apple cider vinegar for 2-3 weeks daily night and aloe vera gel in the morning I healed all of the bumps and they are gone for good.