Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection ,generally chronic in nature. The virus belongs to the pox virus family.
It is more common in children.
The bumps may last from a few months to a few years.
The virus is contagious and spreads through direct contact with an infected person and by rubbing or scratching the bumps .
It causes small, wart-like either single or multiple raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin.
The papules commonly appear on the face, trunk, and limbs of children and on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thighs of adults.
The lesions are generally painless but can itch; small (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter); Have a dimple in the center.
At first lesions are firm, dome-shaped, and flesh-colored, become softer with time. It may turn red and drain over time.
Treatment:
Though The conventional treatments for molluscum contagiosum include cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapy, homoeopathy has a great scope in this type of viral skin disease.
Here is an evidenced based case cured by Homoeopathic treatment.
A case of Molluscum Contagiosum, a 4 yrs old boy , Niladri Chandra, of Pursurah, Hooghly, West Bengal suffering from lesions on his face and trunk for 6months.
From case taking ,there were craving for sweet, egg.
Mentally very active child.
Depending upon other symptoms similarities
First Prescription was Sulphur 30 & Placebo.
There was no change after 1 month.
Then child was prescribed with Sulphur 200 & placebo again.
At the end of second month there was No change .
Then he was prescribed with Sulphur 1M along with placebo.
Changes occurred. Molluscum were reducing. & finally cured.
Above case was treated by
DR. ANITA MUKHERJEE
B.H.M.S, Medical Officer(AYUSH department), Govt. of West Bengal.
Contact number- 9903166069
Email–anitamukherjee84@gmail.com
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