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Would using dr. scholl's freeze-away wart removal be okay to use on molluscum contagiosum in the genital region? will it leave scars?
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Be specific: You will not want to use this on or near the labia. You could try it on the pubic area. Any irritation can speed the clearing of molluscum. Mild irritation will leave no scars. These are not true warts. They are a pox virus with 2 types. One type infects mostly children, the other is sexually transmitted. If you do nothing they will usually clear in a few months. If you need help, the best is derm
Answered 5/13/2016
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