Molluscum Contagiosum
Common, self-limiting, and treated only when it warrants it.
As advised
Duration
20–40 minutes for consultation
Anaesthesia
Local anaesthetic for minor procedures only
Sessions
As the condition requires
Downtime
None for consultation
About this treatment
What it does
Medical dermatology: the conditions that are treated because they are a problem, not because of how they look. These are settled before any elective work begins.
How it works
Diagnosis first, with a physical examination and, where needed, dermoscopy, patch testing or biopsy. Treatment is medical and evidence-led, and inflamed skin is calmed before any procedure runs on it.
What to expect
Depends entirely on the diagnosis. Downtime: none for consultation. Typically as the condition requires.
Looking after it
Complete the course as prescribed, including when it looks better. Bring a list of everything you have already tried.
Options
- Popular
Consultation and diagnosis
Examination with a treatment plan
Ongoing management
Scheduled review of a chronic condition
Procedure under medical care
Where the plan calls for one
No price is listed on this page. The treatment plan and its cost come from the doctor after an assessment.
Who it suits
- Something that itches, spreads or will not settle
- A mole or patch you want looked at properly
- A chronic condition to bring under control before any elective work
Before & after
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Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum · illustrative comparison 1
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Molluscum Contagiosum · illustrative comparison 2
Illustrative comparisons. These show the kind of change each course is aimed at; they are not photographs of BluDerma clients and will be replaced by consented client images. Results vary: the session counts and timeframes shown are typical, not a promise.
Safety & aftercare
Precautions
- Tell the doctor about every medicine and supplement you take, including blood thinners and isotretinoin.
- Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning painkillers for 24 hours before and after, unless prescribed.
- Sun exposure before or after the treatment increases the risk of pigmentation, use SPF 50 daily.
- Reschedule if the treatment area has an active infection, cold sore or open wound.
Possible side effects
- As per the medicine or procedure prescribed
- Discussed individually, because they are specific to the treatment
Not suitable if
- Nothing is ruled out in advance. That is what the consultation is for
Aftercare
- Complete the course as prescribed, including when it looks better
- Bring a list of everything you have already tried
General information, not medical advice and not a diagnosis. What suits your skin, at what depth and over how many sessions, is decided by a doctor after an examination.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Plan and cost come from the doctor, after an assessment.