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A member asked:
I have molescum on my pubic area showed my gp today asked for treatment she said no it'll go away in 2yrs! bogus! i want treatment, see a derm??
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Maybe: Sometimes a medication called Aldara (imiquimod) can help (but expensive & many insurances won't cover). A dermatologist can certainly remove them. You GP is right, they usually go away on their own, but if you are shaving in that area, they could spread.
Answered 9/28/2016
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