A dermatological disorder of viral origin, molluscum contagiosum is a contagious pathology that is caught in contact with an infected person. Certain activities such as contact sports and group baths promote the contamination of this pathology attributable to the pox virus, a virus of the Poxviriadeae family. Molluscum contagiosum is a common condition in young children due to their poorly developed immune systems, but it can also reach adults, in which case it is most often transmitted sexually.
Symptoms
Following contamination, molluscum contagiosum can take between 2 weeks and 6 months to incubate. At the end of this incubation period, the disease manifests itself by the appearance of small growths of the same color as the skin, even if they can often be white in color. These warts appear on different parts of the body such as the face, neck, stomach and buttocks, but they can also be visible on the arms and legs, and mainly on the folds. It should be noted that in adults, the genital area can also be affected. Although molluscum contagiosum is classified as a benign disease, it still causes inflammation of the affected area which then takes on a red color. Inflammation occurs before symptoms disappear and, in the form of umbilic papules, the lesions range from 1 to 8 mm in diameter. Unlike the majority of dermatological diseases, molluscum contagiosum does not cause any itching.
Recommended treatments
Vaccinotoxinum 15 CH is one of the most widely used remedies to fight molluscum contagiosum. The required dosage is one dose per week until symptoms have completely disappeared. It is also possible to opt for a treatment based on Thuja occidentalis 15 CH, at a rate of 5 granules to be taken three times a week for optimal effectiveness. It is important to know that these two remedies are effective both in treating molluscum contagiosum and in preventing recurrences. Nevertheless, it is advisable to take 5 granules of Cinnabaris 9 CH as well as 5 granules of Dulcamara 9 CH per day while waiting to consult a doctor.
Disease-modifying treatment is more often based on remedies such as Medorrhinum, Nitricum acidum, Thuja occidentalis and Vaccinotoxinum. Molluscum contagiosum can also be treated topically, using ointments based on 4% graphites and Thuja occidentalis mother tincture. For optimal therapeutic effectiveness, it is advisable to opt for the local application of Calendula 3 DH, Thuya TM and Myristica sebifolia 2 DH. Local treatment should not be used to treat warts near the mucous membranes, especially due to the alcohol content of Thuja occidentalis mother tincture.
When to see a doctor?
Molluscum contagiosum is a non-pruritic disease, meaning that the symptoms are not accompanied by any itching. However, at a certain stage of the condition or in people with sensitive skin, itching or even eczema may appear, in which case a medical consultation is necessary. Indeed, the presence of eczema can often lead to the spread of the virus and therefore lead to a worsening of the disease.
