Molluscum Contagiosum

The lesions of molluscum contagiosum may resolve spontaneously. In most instances, they do not have to be treated unless cosmetically unacceptable. If not acceptable, each lesion should be pricked with a sharpened “orange-stick” or needle and the contents of the lesion expressed. This alone may be sufficient, or each lesion can then be touched carefully with liquefied phenol. Referral for cryotherapy is also an option.