Why wait 18 months for
molluscum contagiosum to clear?
Treat it in one to four weeks with MolluDab®.
Why wait 18 months for
molluscum contagiosum to clear?
Treat it in one to four weeks with MolluDab®.
Clinically-proven to work in
1 to 4 weeks
Less skin irritation than some alternative treatments*
With an applicator that’s precise and helps protect healthy skin
Suitable for adults or children over 2
What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that affects the skin, sometimes referred to as water warts. The infection produces bumps known as Mollusca that are usually small, raised, white, pink or flesh-coloured with a dimple in the centre. They often have a pearly appearance.
Molluscum is most commonly found in children, especially pre-school age, but anyone can catch it. Molluscum is highly contagious and is spread easily from person to person.
How do children catch molluscum contagiosum?
The virus is easily spread as it can survive on surfaces that have been touched by the skin of a person with molluscum contagiosum. The incubation period lasts a few weeks after which point the bumps will appear. The virus can also be spread by:
- direct skin contact such as touching the skin of an infected child.
- through contact sports that involve touching bare skin, such as wrestling, rugby, or football.
- by touching contaminated objects such as towels, toys, flannels or clothes.
What size are the molluscum bumps?
Where does molluscum appear on children?
Molluscum bumps can appear alone or in clusters and are usually distributed over the face, neck, trunk, limbs and armpits in children. Hands and feet can also be affected, but this is far less common.
How is molluscum contagiosum diagnosed in children?
- The bumps are easy to recognise, and your doctor will usually diagnose molluscum contagiosum in your child just by looking at it. They should be able to diagnose the condition without the need for further tests.
Treating children with molluscum contagiosum?
- Molluscum will eventually go away on its own, but it can take 18 months or longer to clear. There are a few treatments which may help to speed up the process of the clearance of these spots.
- The spots can be frozen with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) or scraped off with a sharp instrument (curettage). These treatments can be painful and may not be suitable for children, depending on age. They should always be carried out by a qualified healthcare professional.
- There are topical therapies available that can be applied at home, such as Potassium hydroxide and Salicylic acid. These work by irritating the spots and causing inflammation, prompting the immune system to detect and clear the virus.
Find out how you can quickly** and effectively treat your molluscum contagiosum
Find out how you can quickly** and effectively treat your molluscum contagiosum