
What Is The Treatment Protocol For Mollusca With Possible Co-morbid Warts?

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Mon, 14 May 2018
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Question : Four years ago, after an episode of unprotected sex, I noticed small bumps on my pubic area that were diagnosed at a county STD clinic as mollusca.
I was advised to do nothing and that they were self limiting. They did not grow, but after some months did not go away.
Eventually, I used sharp tweezers to extract the “core”, sanitized the area with alcohol, and called it a day. Months later, others would appear, and I repeated the procedure.
I notice these bumps on the pubic area, rather than the penile shaft. They are only visible after I trim or shave pubic hair.
Now, years later, I’ve shaved pubic hair, I’ve noticed several tiny spots that, again, resemble the molluscum lesions (tiny, flesh colored, smooth), but have also noticed a slight larger flesh colored lesion that is textured in the classical genital wart cauliflower way.
This lesion is small (a millimeter or two, slightly raised), but noticeably larger than the others.
I don’t know how to proceed with treatment. I’m not comfortable with going to my GP for this, and am unaware of any GUM style clinics in the US treating men. Where can I turn for proper diagnosis and treatment?
Second, what is the treatment protocol for mollusca with possible comorbid warts? Can they be self limiting after so long?
Finally, until I can arrange treatment, are there any home wart remedies worth trying?
Regards.
I was advised to do nothing and that they were self limiting. They did not grow, but after some months did not go away.
Eventually, I used sharp tweezers to extract the “core”, sanitized the area with alcohol, and called it a day. Months later, others would appear, and I repeated the procedure.
I notice these bumps on the pubic area, rather than the penile shaft. They are only visible after I trim or shave pubic hair.
Now, years later, I’ve shaved pubic hair, I’ve noticed several tiny spots that, again, resemble the molluscum lesions (tiny, flesh colored, smooth), but have also noticed a slight larger flesh colored lesion that is textured in the classical genital wart cauliflower way.
This lesion is small (a millimeter or two, slightly raised), but noticeably larger than the others.
I don’t know how to proceed with treatment. I’m not comfortable with going to my GP for this, and am unaware of any GUM style clinics in the US treating men. Where can I turn for proper diagnosis and treatment?
Second, what is the treatment protocol for mollusca with possible comorbid warts? Can they be self limiting after so long?
Finally, until I can arrange treatment, are there any home wart remedies worth trying?
Regards.
Brief Answer:
I think that except the molluscum you have even HPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on your history , I think that except the molluscum you have even HPV.
But to define better the diagnosis I suggest to meet an Infectious Diseases Specialist.
You should know that the treatment protocol of mulluscum with comorbid warts is the same .You can use cryotherapy or cyrethagge,or aldara or local treatment with condylin.
Even after so long the molluscum and HPV could be self limiting.
As a home treatment for molluscum and HPV(genital warts) you can use condylin.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
I think that except the molluscum you have even HPV.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Based on your history , I think that except the molluscum you have even HPV.
But to define better the diagnosis I suggest to meet an Infectious Diseases Specialist.
You should know that the treatment protocol of mulluscum with comorbid warts is the same .You can use cryotherapy or cyrethagge,or aldara or local treatment with condylin.
Even after so long the molluscum and HPV could be self limiting.
As a home treatment for molluscum and HPV(genital warts) you can use condylin.
I hope my answer helps you.
Regards.
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