Suggestions for Treating Molluscum on the Neck Area

There is an anti-viral cream that a dermatologist can prescribe that will take care of it, but you have to follow the directions exactly for several weeks. It is a pain for little ones, as once the cream is applied, the spots then have to be covered up with bandages, etc. And there is a schedule that HAS to be followed, or it won't work. The other option is to just wait it out, as eventually the child with develop the anti-viral properties in their blood stream and they will go away but it can take years for that to happen. My son and several of classmates got those in Indonesia when we lived there. They call them water warts in Asia, as most kids get exposed to them in the swimming pools.
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My daughter had those for about 9 months. Our pediatrician tried a bunch of different topical creams, none of which worked. Finally we went to a pediatric dermatologist and he put a topical freezing gel on them and within 24 hours they looked very irritated and then within 2 weeks they were completely gone. Wish we had done it sooner!! Good luck, they are a pain!!

I treated my twins with Zymaderm (available at Walgreens) and thuja tablets (Whole Foods). They both cleared up in about six weeks from the time I started treating them. Sorry you are dealing with this. It is awful and freezing off is an option if you only have a few warts, but most of the time molluscom involves a large number of warts and freezing them all is just not possible. I hope you find something that works for your kids.

This site may help: http://www.emedicinehealth.com/molluscum_contagiosum/arti...

Notice that there are several different types of medicine. You might want to try a different one.

It's spread from contact. Could you keep a bandage over the rash?

My daughter had them for about a year and her pediatrician said to see a pediatric dermatologist. We went to Nigro Dermatology. They froze them off and there was no pain. Best thing we ever did!

My daughter has Molluscum, and has for a few months now. We tried Zymaderm, it an all natural medication aimed specifically for Molluscum. It didn't seem to get rid of the bumps so we stopped using it. What we didn't realize is that it was keeping it from spreading! Now I am using it again and it seems to be keeping everything in check.

I have also heard that Apple Cider Vinegar is in wide use too. A lot of people are saying that if you wet a cotton ball with it and place it on the bump, cover it with a bandage and let the ball dry, it's killing the virus. I know my daughter scratched a bump open in the tub, I immediately put ACV on it, and it did seem to work. The bump is still there, but it didn't spread and the bump is deflated. I would love to try the cotton ball thing, but my daughter just rips it off.

We just went through this. While this will eventually go away on it's own (viral; the body has to kick it), it could be another 2 years. After my son had these for a year and a half, I noticed they were only getting worse and not better. I finally took him to the dermatologist. The dabbed a bit of liquid on it (beetlejuice! ha-ha! ...if you can believe that). That's what they say it is. Within 24 hrs, the spots get a little irritated and the body should create antibodies to fight the infection. Make sure they treat every single one of them. There are a couple that didn't completely go away but they don't look quite as perfect anymore. Most are gone and I haven't noticed any new ones since. I wish I had of had him treated when I noticed the very first one or two. I don't know if you are the type to share towels but don't. This is usually how it spreads. Or, sleeping in the same sheets.

Imiquimod is the cream we used on my son. He got them on his tummy over a year ago, and they are now all gone. It takes a while for the cream to start working, and you have to make sure you apply it as prescribed - every other night. It is very expensive, but it works even though slowly. It dries them out. Make sure she uses fresh towels/washclothes after every bath, and don't share towels or clothes with your other children! Also, wear different pj's and clothes each day. It's a lot of laundry, but if those bumps pop, they can spread to other places. If she has some bad ones that she likes to pick at, put a bandage on them. We live near the beach, and I swear being in the salt water helped my son's go away faster. It's like the salt and sun dried them up faster. Maybe it's in my head, but since May they've all disappeared! Good luck! It's so frustrating - I feel your pain!

make sure they are they getting their bleach bath's 3 times a week, 1 cup of bleach to a bath & imiquimod is the cream my friend's son used. hibicleanse under the finger nails

keep finger nails trimmed
hope this helps!!!! his look 100% better

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My derm told me to get Duofilm (available over the counter) to get rid of molluscum when he had it in kindergarten. It took about 2-3 weeks (if I remember correctly). Maybe you are not giving the medicine enough time?

I feel your pain... Spread on my kids like crazy.. On neck arms ect.. My oldest 7yrs old at the time got it from my 4th old.. Outbreak at preschool. Anyways she was embarrassed because she did swim team. We had them removed there were a lot several treatments. No scaring they do blister at first when they freeze them with the solution. But to finally be rid of them we are so happy..