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Molluscum contagiosum is simple & harmless viral infection (pox virus) but those who have it know the reality. Molluscum appears as a small, pink bumps with the dimple in centre can appear anywhere in the body but mostly involves abdomen, axillae, limbs, face and genital area. As the name suggests it is easily spreadable, so common in children. These bumps appear slowly as a single lesion or in groups and disappear without treatment but the time taken to disappear may vary from weeks to even 2-3 yrs. And when these lesions are scratched or rubbed they spread to different areas on the body. Typically old lesions heals after few weeks and new lesions appears. This whole cycle becomes really frustrating for those having this infection as there is no definitive treatment. Also appearance of these lesions at exposed areas and face make it unsightly and embarrassing. The typical allopathic treatment involves either freezing the bumps (cryotherapy), or curettage or burning with chemicals. None of them are definitive and are associated with high chances of recurrence and pain. A few natural remedies can help us in curing this infection.
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4 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CURING MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM WWW.JIYYO.COM
4 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CURING MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM Molluscum contagiosum is simple & harmless viral infection (pox virus) but those who have it know the reality. Molluscum appears as a small, pink bumps with the dimple in centre can appear anywhere in the body but mostly involves abdomen, axillae, limbs, face and genital area. As the name suggests it is easily spreadable, so common in children. These bumps appear slowly as a single lesion or in groups and disappear without treatment but the time taken to disappear may vary from weeks to even 2-3 yrs. And when these lesions are scratched or rubbed they spread to different areas on the body. Typically old lesions heals after few weeks and new lesions appears. This whole cycle becomes really frustrating for those having this infection as there is no definitive treatment. Also appearance of these lesions at exposed areas and face make it unsightly and embarrassing. The typical allopathic treatment involves either freezing the bumps (cryotherapy), or curettage or burning with chemicals. None of them are definitive and are associated with high chances of recurrence and pain. A few natural remedies can help us in curing this infection. WWW.JIYYO.COM
4 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CURING MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM • Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil is an essential oil. A 2-3 drops of this oil can be poured over a cotton ball and applied over the lesions directly. Do it 2-3 times a day. Do not pour it directly. Tea tree oil can cause irritation in some, so start by applying over a small area, observe it for 24hrs if no reaction occurs apply it at other areas also. Use only 100% tea tree oil. Lesions will start disappearing within 1 week of treatment. You can also add few drops of this oil in a bucket of water and take bath with it. Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is an another effective treatment for Molluscum. Pour a few drops over a cotton ball and apply it on the bumps. This will help in eliminating the virus and prevent its spread also. Neem: Neem is popular medicinal herb used in India. Boil leaves of Neem in water and after cooling it off apply this water over those lesions. You can also take bath with this water. • • WWW.JIYYO.COM
4 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR CURING MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM • Coconut oil: Though coconut oil may not be able to cure Molluscum infection, application of this oil over lesions, prevents itching, thereby scratching of these bumps, which is the main reason of spread to other areas. Apart from above mentioned treatment, remember a few simple steps to control Molluscum infection and spread . • Wash your hands frequently. Those who have this infection should wash their hands frequently and properly (at least for 30sec). • Do not share clothes of infected person. • Never rub or scratch them. In case of oozing of some discharge from these bumps cover them up with a bandage. • Build your immunity. Take a lot of vegetables and fruits and build your immunity WWW.JIYYO.COM