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Can molluscum be treated with otc wart freezing products?

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Dr. Susanne Gee answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Yes: Yes, but please note that warts are viruses and may not respond to physical means of removal (such as freezing or surgery).

Answered 11/21/2013

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I have had a wart or some type of skin tag for a few months now. I don't now what it is and i have been diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum?

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Molluscum has returned , had them scraped 4 months ago . This area is new. Her skin under the bumps is cracked and red. Can i still use wart remover?

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I m 25 male, I have HPV warts small, molluscum contagiosum and herpes outbreak together recently...I am scared too much. I got HIV test negative.Help?

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Hi this is regarding my 9 year old daughter. We took her to the doctors on Friday as she has warts popping up on her body. They said it was "Molluscum Contagiosum" however more has popped up since Friday. Some on her private parts. Is this normal?

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