Molluscum contagiosum
€65 Consult fee
Procedure is covered by VHI, Quinn, and Aviva
(Check with your healthcare provider)
Medical Dermatology
Molluscum contagiosum
These often appear as growths on the skin of young children especially in areas of skin folds i.e armpits , behind knees and groin .
They are often very small up to a few mm in size . Molluscum are cause by a viral infection and often the surrounding skin is irritated with dermatitis.
Treatment options
- No action : Molluscum contagiosum resolve spontaneously in 1-2 yrs with no treatment
- cryotherapy
- cantharone
- aldara cream (prescriptions may be provided )