Overview of Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is Viral infection caused by virus The Molluscum Contagiosum Virus. It produces single or multiple raised pearl like bumps or lesion on skin. It is commonly found in children & sometimes in adults who are immunodeficient. It can affect any part of body but mostly seen on face & arms.
Molluscum contagiosum spread by direct contact with infected person or by touching contaminated objects.
Symptoms
- Small, painless, shiny bumps or papules on upper layer of skin.
- Bumps are pinkish, or flesh colored.
- Papules or bumps becomes softer with time.
- Papules will become red & drain over time.
Molluscum will disappear on its own in few weeks to months in people with normal immune system. However, people with weaker immune system papules can be extensive & disease become chronic.
Homeopathic Treatment for Molluscum
Homeopathic treatment is very effective in treating different types of viral infections. Homeopathic medicines are chosen on individual symptoms. A major advantage of taking homeopathic medicines is they are curative than suppressive in nature.
Some medicines which are used in treating Molluscum contagiosum are :
- Thuja
- Natrum Muriaticum
- Mercurius Solubilis
- Antimonium Crudum
- Nitricum Acidum
- Calcarea Carbonica
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