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Hi dr. i have molluscum contagiosum on penis, any topical cream to treat it? can't i have sex untill they go away?? will they affect my sexual health?
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Here are some...: Do you still have the lesions of molluscum contagiosum (MC)? How were you diagnosed to have MC? By clinical history and inspection by experienced professional or by biopsy? Since there has been no definite topical agent proven to effectively rid its lesions, the safest means of care is time & patience for 2-12 months for complete spontaneous resolution. During such period, avoiding sex is advised,
Answered 12/15/2016
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