Molludab Molluscum Solution, 2 ml

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My docs refused to do the prescription so we are currently paying for it, but I am so desperate I would actually pay anything. Mornings and evenings are very stressful with all 3 dc screaming while and after I put it on as it is so painful. MolluDab ® should not be used during flare ups of atopic dermatitis or on mucus membranes. Purchasing information for pharmacists

Stripped off to his waist, my son showed ‘the blob’ to the young, female GP who scrutinised it through her magnifying glass. Several minutes into our consultation and none of us were any the wiser. “I’m really not sure what to make if it,” said our medical expert. “But I am going to call in a colleague.” In came a highly experienced paediatric specialist who came up with an explanation for the mysterious flesh bump. “I think it is Molluscum Contagiosum, a condition caused by a viral infection that can be spread among children quite easily,” he told us. “Although it’s unusual to see one papule or spot, so expect more to appear.” It was small, had the consistency of firm jelly but didn’t seem to cause discomfort as I prodded it. And while it hadn’t sparked concern – yet – it had raised my curiosity. It would be monitored, I decided, and if it hadn’t disappeared in a week, a visit to the GP would be scheduled in the diary. Goodness that sounds awful lewimorgan1, your poor little girl. My 3 dc have it in differing severity. One of my DS has it very badly, although thankfully they are all on his body, none on his face. There must be close to 300. My other DS's torso is completely covered and my DD just has a small patch on her bottom. We've been using molludab for about 3 weeks now and on second bottle (as you get such a tiny amount). I think it is working as the spots are scabbing but it is not stopping the spreading of the virus so they are getting more spots but it is taking time for the old ones to scab and heal. MolluDab ® is a clinically proven topical treatment which contains 5% potassium hydroxide and is dabbed onto the bumps twice a day. Moderate-large sized lesions often have central white-yellow globules/clods (looking like grapefruit segments)In a clinical study the 5% solution is as effective as the 10% potassium hydroxide, but minimised skin irritation associated with the stronger solution 3. MolluDab ® is ideal for home treatment and is relatively painless than some more aggressive treatments 3. You have stated that your LO also suffers with eczema. Have you got any treatment for the eczema? It can be a cycle of eczema flare ups and the molluscum as they can irritate each of the conditions.

Molludab ® (5% potassium hydroxide), a topical treatment licensed for use from the age of two years. It is used BD until the lesions become inflamed, which often takes around five days, at which stage the treatment can be stopped. If there is no inflammation by day 14 the treatment should be stopped Jansen et al. (2007) 4 also conducted a study of 21 children to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of 5% potassium hydroxide (i.e. MolluDab®) applied twice daily on each lesion until a clinically visible inflammatory reaction was apparent. The authors confirmed the effectiveness and tolerability of potassium hydroxide with the added benefit of patient and parent compliance and simple application, making it suitable for home treatment. Elizabeth consulted their GP about her daughter’s condition and was referred to a skin specialist at the local clinic….

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It is probably best to discuss each of the potential treatments with your GP but I am unsure whether they would deem it suitable for a child but its still worth having them discussions and talking through your concerns. There were still more questions than our doctors were able to answer. How long it would take to clear up, for example, seemed vague. “Could be 2 weeks could take 18 months or longer,” said the GP. “I’ve known children to have them for 4-5 years.” The good news is that once they’ve gone, the body develops immunity to the virus and should not get it again. But, eek, to be blobbed throughout primary school was not an option. No treatment had been offered and we were advised to “book another appointment in 6 months time”. Yet the blob had become annoying. It was time to declare war, only what to do? From what I am aware of, your GP is correct in stating that the condition does tend to self resolve although the amount of time this takes can vary from child to child. The treatments that are used in adults are not recommend for children due to the pain, increase in scarring and other not so pleasant effects. Even in adults treatment is only used if its having a negative impact upon the quality of life. Infection of children though sexual abuse is presumably possible. However, to a greater extent than warts, molluscum is seen quite commonly on the genital and perineal skin, and abuse should not be regarded as the likely cause unless there are other suspicious features

MolluDab ® causes cells which are affected by the virus to dissolve and after 3-6 days of treatment 4 produces a defence reaction of the skin in the region affected by molluscum contagiosum. Curettage for histology may be needed for larger solitary lesions where there is diagnostic uncertaintyCryotherapy can bea very effective treatment for older children and adults, younger children rarely tolerate it. Often only a single freeze-thaw cycle of 5-10 seconds is needed Most cases areself-limitingwith resolution of lesions occurring over 6-9 months, although some cases may last for up to four years. Where possible the parents of such children should be encouraged to let the condition run its natural course The vascular patterns found in 188 lesions confirmed histologically were crown (72.34%), radial (54.25%) and punctiform patterns (20.21%). Half of the 188 lesions had a combination of vascular patterns Widespread lesions can be found in patients with HIVand other forms of immunosuppression, as well with sarcoidosis