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I'm using salicylic acid 3% cream on my molluscum bumps on penis head and i have no irritation or burning on penis head,is it safe to use and is there any side effects?
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It is safe and has no side effects if used properly as apparently you are doing.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Hi,i have molluscum bumps on penis and my doctor advice me to apply salicylic acid on these bumps....so can i use cotton buds for applying?If i apply with Cotton buds is there any chance of spreading the molluscum bumps?And is salicylic acid is good?
Follow your doctor's instructions. Salicylic acid is one of the recommended treatments. You may use cotton swab/bud to apply the medication.
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Hi,i have molluscum contagiosum bumps in my penis head (I didn't do sex with anyone) and so how much sessions of cryotherapy are required to heal each spot or bump completely.My dermatologist gave me 2 sessions with 3 weeks gap..?
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If I have 1 molluscum contagiosum bump on the head of my penis which i got from using a public washroom when i was 14... Does that mean I have a std?
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Hi,i have molluscum contagiosum bumps in my penis head and shaft,I didn't do sex with anyone recently and so how much sessions of cryotherapy are required to heal each spot or bump completely.My dermatologist already gave me 2 sessions with 3 weeks?
The location is atypical; confirm the diagnosis with your dermatologist or consider a second opinion.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Can you have herpes and molluscum at the same time? near head of penis on shaft I have two small bumps seems alot smaller than the molluscum I have
You can: A person may be infected both the viruses at the same time. It would be prudent to see your doctor and rule out other sexually transmitted diseases.
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