How To Get Rid Of Molluscum FAST | Dermatologist Tips

[@TheOpportuneNoodle]

Glad to hear there is a new treatment option! I had molluscum for about 3-4 years that my doctor refused to treat because they were “normal” and “harmless.” They were extremely bothersome to me and I developed severe OCD because of them. Eventually got to the point where I cut them off myself. It finally got rid of them, but did leave some scars (still glad that I did it, though). I hope doctors realize that “harmless” infections like molluscum can still be extremely harmful to one’s mental health and should treat it accordingly. Thanks for covering this, Dr. Dray!

[@2010sajoma]

How did you cut them

[@raiderz147]

​@@2010sajomausually people just take them out by pinching or they ask a doctor when they freeze them

[@HiddenHistoriesHD]

How bad is the scarring and how long did it take to go away?

[@fade2black1982]

I somehow got this on my neck in my early 20s and it was a nightmare for me. I had just gotten off of accutane, my skin barrier was compromised, and I started catching all kinds of stuff that attacked my skin. I was so paranoid about the molluscum spreading anywhere else on my body or to someone else. I had an awesome dermatologist who individually extracted the core of each molluscum bump we could find (took several visits) and my skin healed completely. We didn’t freeze because I’m brown skinned and didn’t want the hyperpigmentation and scarring. I’ll never forget that derm. She was awesome and her bedside manner made me feel better during a tough time.

[@mrcdw333]

What was the name of your derm?I’m dealing with a molluscum outbreak for the first time. I have brown skin as well. I’m seeing a derm who froze some off which has left bad scarring. Sorry I don’t know how to send private messages on here

[@KBeth-c6j]

My son got molluscum and we didn't know what to do. Then months later he was out in the country at my mother in law's, and he got chiggers- very itchy! But it seems like that awakened his immune system, and the Molluscum went away.

[@linettegutierrez3664]

My 10 yr old had this for 2 years and right when I thought we were in the clear after 2 months of no molluscum, now my 7yr old has it 😢😢😢 I just want to cry. 😭 I’m so over this. She got beetle juice put on them yesterday so I’m hoping for a miracle. I just want to be done with this.

[@MrRedHotChiliMan]

How’s it going for you? My 10yr old daughter has it, and like you, I feel terrible for her.

[@southernbell7]

My 6 yr old daughter had it for over a year really bad nothing helped so I brought her to a dermatologist and they gave her candida injections and it worked great! There's no reason for poor kids to go through this when there is treatment for it even though Drs. Say it will eventually go away on it's own. Good luck!

[@ocjane7146]

My daughter had it for a year. Doctors didn’t help. I got something off Amz that had something called Thuja. It worked immediately. Light scarring but that cleared up also.

[@camilrana7095]

​@@ocjane7146Hi my daughter have this nasty virus aswell its been 6 months now and most doctors dont treat her Im sad for her .. pls tell me what did you do to make it clear? Thuja is really effective?

[@marylawman8603]

I can honestly say I had never seen this word much less heard of this condition. I know I wouldn't want to have it. The length of time to get rid of it must be very frustrating. Thanks for once again teaching me something new. Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a restful evening. 💗

[@jackiemarsh2470]

🙏🐈🐈❤️💕☕️🫖☕️🙏

[@bettyboo9066]

My 8 yo daughter has had molluscum for a while. I got the advice from my sister to use Retin A and I've been applying. It has helped a lot but she's still getting a few bumps, specially under her arm and some of them get very itchy and painful when they are about to pop. Can't wait for us to get rid of them. Thank you for reassuring that they do go away in time. Maybe we should also try this new gel you just recommended. I will bring it up to her PCP and see if we can get it. It's always a pleasure watching your videos, we learn so much from you ❤

[@prettynsleepy1073]

Always teaching us. I always feel smarter and therefore happier after your videos you’re the best.

[@linseyk5728]

I treated my second child's molluscum with tea tree oil. As soon as I started applying, they got noticeably better!

[@Face2FaceBeauty]

Our doctor told us to use colloidal silver ointment on our daughter’s outbreak. Worked like a charm. Gone in days.

[@intanrahayu1794]

does ointment really effective treatment?

[@Celebrities944]

Where did you buy the ointment? And how many times can I apply it to the skin? Thanks

[@alwaysright5901]

Just search online for anything (lotion, ointment, gel, serum ,etc) that has colloidal silver. I also watched another YT video that said apple cider vinegar diluted with water also works to dry them out and they go away within 2-3 weeks.

[@joannachapin930]

Tea tree oil works like a charm!! Natural and less side effects than any pharmaceutical mentioned in this video

[@sini620]

How do u apply it? And how often?

[@New2MomBlog]

My son had this at age 5 behind one of his knees. His allergist is the one that found it. I took him to a dermatologist bc it was summer and I wanted to try and lessen his ability to spread to daycare kids. His derm used something that I believe was the cyro method you mentioned. It worked some but I think the thing that worked the best was a prescription. I think its intended use is for genital warts. Luckily, my son didn’t like the bumps and understood that he shouldn’t itch or touch. Thanks to your video, I now know that his eczema could have played a role. His eczema is pretty bad behind his knees and that is where his bumps were.

[@ladywolf-fo5go]

Both my twins had it, took 1 year to get rid of it 😮‍💨. I used tea tree oil to dry out the bumps, now I realize that maybe I just worsen it... Wish I had known these things back then. Thank you.

[@redthunder7118]

My daughter was just diagnosed with this today and we just did the beetle juice, hoping it helps!!

[@shack6000]

I was blessed with Molluscum 5 month ago, it disappeared fairly quickly I used to pierce the bumps with a needle and then apply betadine ointment over two months and they were gone for good

[@ocjane7146]

My daughter had it for a year on her torso and it wasn’t getting better. 2 Doctors said, keep waiting. Bought some stuff off Amz from Naturalis that had something called Thuja. I applied it after every shower carefully with gloves and q tips. Within the week they started falling off. Some scarring happened but that cleared up in a few months.

[@davidshabas3839]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@davidshabas9280]

@@DrDrayzday ❤

[@AD-ku7kr]

Thank you so much for this info!!! My son has molluscum on his neck and ive been using tretinoin on him. Tretinoin is helping. ❤

[@meggieprice]

How would we identify these things without you? 💜💜💜

[@DrDrayzday]

thanks for watching :)

[@maggieshontz3501]

Once again you have expanded my world. Very interesting and helpful. Thank you so much Dr Dray.

[@breannelove7442]

Thank you Dr. Drey you always cover everything in wonderful detail and I'm grateful always for all. 🤗

[@Growstuff70]

I had molluscum this past summer- super itchy! My dr advised Neutragena stubborn body acne product and Vaseline!

[@lisanelson5532]

Did it help

[@sanyamehra]

did it help

[@danielegagnon7920]

Happy Tuesday! Very interesting topic!

[@lisaatp]

Pediatric NP here… oh! In south Florida! (Hello warm & humid!) Definitely a common problem I see!

[@mollyjane01]

I had Molluscum (in an area you don’t want to get it) & it was so pesky! My derm had to freeze them off to stop them from spreading and all I have to say is OUCH 😳. My 5 y.o niece has Molluscum too & so I sent this video of your’s to my sister (her mom!). ❤

[@eyeballs138]

I learn something new with each of your videos/vlogs. You’re great! ❤

[@momard9585]

My son’s pediatrician (many years ago) suggested we try oral Tagamet - sounds crazy but it worked! Ask your MD first of course.

[@shermiefaustino9645]

hello , what oral.tteatment?

[@moniquelindholm1381]

My nephew had this as a child. He also had very dry skin and keratosis pilaris too!

[@DrDrayzday]

they are common in kids

[@moniquelindholm1381]

He’s 21 now and obsessed with skin care. I’ve sent him some of your videos 🙂

[@anniesmolkin7685]

My son has it now and he also has had very ashy skin on the knees and top of his feet

[@tonyj4271]

Happy Tuesday guys !!

[@DrDrayzday]

Same to you!

[@linseyk5728]

Surprised you didn't mention scarring. The itching created permanent holes in my child's skin. Definitely a good reason to treat!!!

[@DrDrayzday]

I did mention scarring as a side effect of scratching/picking

[@jenica1388]

My daughter’s dermatologist used cantharadin. She had over 100 on her. It was a bit painful but it did work with very minimal scarring.

[@xRadiationx]

How long did it take after the treatment for you to see them gone? I got the same treatment and it’s almost been a month and they are still there 😢

[@southernbell7]

Yes my daughter to it worked great on her.

[@paulahatch9955]

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩

[@European_girl_in_Canada]

Dr Dray, not related to the video - but have you tried Kikumasamune Sake Japanese products? If yes, would you be able to make a video and review them? I am wondering if they are suitable for sensitive skin or not

[@s.takatsuki1999]

I live in Japan and I have sensitive skin. I had been using kikumasamune lotion for half an year. It did not cause any rash and itching

[@concrete-disco]

You need to get the body to recognise that they are there. We did this by rubbing the areas down with a rough flannel when in the shower, making sure to wash away any blood. They then scab and magically the body seems to notice them and attack them all. Worked on both children

[@maricelg777]

Happy Tuesday, Dr. Dray❤

[@thanosfield2642]

My my my what an interesting and educational video. So simple to understand and get a well rounded view of what's molluscum anyway 😅. It got me hooked right from the start and i was thinking by myself if it's contagious what if i cover it with a sterilized gauze make a few swirls and restraint the infected area from spreading even more on our skin and of course to another individual. Another thing that came to my mind if there are a few but close in proximity and can be covered with a sterilized water resistant gauze that adheres to the skin then it can also effect positively both mentally and practically the individual's lifestyle not constantly worrying if i spread it even more on my skin or another individual 😊❤. Doctor Andrea excellent work kudos and respect to you. You are amazing ❤.

[@kerabeem6107]

My kids have all had these….lasted years and years….one lasted 4. It was a night mare. But a friend of mine her son had them and they injected one or two with the beetle juice instead of putting it on top of every bump and it WORKED!!!!! It got rid of all of his bumps that were all over his body!!!!! Have you heard of this??

[@lindybollie1391]

My daughter struggled with this with her young daughter for a long time. She felt she got them from pool noodles used in her swim lessons. After a vacation to the beach and playing in the ocean all the molluscrum went away! Could this be because of the salt water?

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Thank You Dr. Dray!! Ive Never heard of These!! Happy Tuesday, i Hope Your Day is Going Amazing!!💕

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy Tuesday!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….

[@jackiemarsh2470]

​@DDrayzday 🙏💕❤️💕🙏

[@jackiemarsh2470]

​@@whitneybrown4067🙏💜💜💜💜🙏

[@marylawman8603]

Hi Jackie! Happy Tuesday!! It was my day off and I was thinking of you and praying you don't get hut hard with the storm. I cleaned and organized my very small laundry room. It's a room that I seem to overlook and had become a catchall for stuff. It felt great to get it straightened out. I hope you had a cozy, warm day and are doing well. I'm getting ready to brew tea. Can you join me, my dear sweet friend? Hope so! My kitties are ready for their cuddles and I'm sure yours are too. Enjoy a relaxing evening and have a good night with sweet dreams. Peace, joy and many blessings to you always. 💜🙏💜🕊💜☕🐈☕🐈💜❄

[@sharit7970]

Very informative, I wasn't familiar with it till this video. Thanks for sharing!

[@LisaDavis-c2g]

I have never heard if this condition.Thank you for making us aware and how to treat this.

[@isagoldfield7393]

Thank You Dr. Dray for this informative topic. Please♥️, please♥️, please♥️ Dr. Dray, educate us on KELOIDS on the face. My 13yr. old son develop keloids on the side of his chin, chest & shoulder. What causes this. HELP!!

[@claudiasmith9117]

Good morning Dr Dray ❤

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@uptownevents4858]

Have you ever heard of conzerol? And any thoughts on these creams?

[@alexiia1376]

Thank you doctor Drey love you gurl i need this info in my life.

[@jillfoley24]

I was told if you remove the “ mother” the rest will dry up and go away! A Dermatologist removed the larger one, and the other 3 went away on their own! It was more of a hard keratosis ball- nothing puss-like, as she describes. Quick and easy.

[@bethanyyoungblood1922]

7:10 for treatment

[@caitlinlouiseee]

Hey Dr Dray - I’d love a video on how to deal with moluscum scars from childhood, as an adult. Mine are on my elbows!

[@quinncrochet19]

DR DRAY COULD YOU PLEASE REVIEW THE COVERGIRL SKIN PERFECTOR ESSENCE. I'm dying to know your thoughts ❤❤❤

[@drmanalsharara]

Hi dr what about molluscum around eyes what is the best option for treatment

[@christophe03]

​@DrDrayzday My doctor recommended applying Polysporin once/twice a day since it's my 3rd treatment with Cryotherapy, what do you think about that vs Vaseline?

[@angiemoore5973]

My son had this when he was about 4 or 5. It spread all over his body. We took him to a pediatric derm and had several rounds of freezing. He was an absolute trooper though and gritted his teeth through the pain. It was a heartbreaking, traumatic experience...for me - he doesn't even remember.

[@mohasenabasher8217]

Maam which one is your recent favourite sunscreen?

[@DrDrayzday]

i have many, lol

[@anniesmolkin7685]

Thank you dr. Dray...as when we google it, it says there is not treatment for it

[@ejack4961]

Can you talk about hidrantitis suprativa, sorry if my spelling is off.

[@nisierocksferia]

Hi Dr. Dray I found a dupe for you. Dermatology has sunscreen under eye which is dupe for the eye corrector from colorescience. This one has higher Spf and half the price.

[@hannahm7060]

thanks for the info

[@JC-cz4dd]

Hi Dr Dray, this is another subject, it’s about the irestore device. Aren’t you concerned about the laser energy going into the fatty tissue in your scalp and damaging it? I’m worried this could be a side effect because red light and laser is used as a fat reduction treatment nowadays.

[@ghostkitty408]

can you review sky and sol sunscreen? they are supposed to be 6 ingredients and all natural. I would love you opinion on it.

[@db-gb5xi]

This would be a good thing for Lab Muffin to check out as well.

[@s.takatsuki1999]

Does zinc cream work?

[@sue8319]

So you could get these from a toilet seat…..oh man. Thanks you Doctor….waving to you from Michigan

[@KatieGoff-i5d]

Our pediatric derm said to use differen gel! Works well

[@s.takatsuki1999]

Can I use on a 3 year old kid

[@Heatherette1102]

How long using a topical treatment? We’ve been using adapalene for a few weeks and they look slightly improved but I’m starting to feel like it’s not going to rid my daughter of it. She’s had them for over a year on the outside of her thigh. She’s gotten so self conscious especially in summer so I’m hoping we can rid her of these before then.

[@jenniferbritzke9887]

She said some can take 6-18 months or longer to be rid of.

[@Heatherette1102]

@@jenniferbritzke9887 I’m asking how long with a topical treatment.

[@southernbell7]

Take her to a dermatologist and ask for candida injections it worked great for my daughter and she had it really bad. Hers all went away. Good luck!

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings Dr Dray hope u well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Tuesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Informative🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….

[@DrDrayzday]

Morning!

[@jackiemarsh2470]

Happy Tuesday my Friend!! Have a Beautiful Day!! Biggest Hugs and Many Blessings Always!!🙏💜💜💜💜🙏

[@db-gb5xi]

Happy Tuesday Whitney Brown. Have a lovely day and take care.

[@whitneybrown4067]

Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Tuesday m😀👍💜….

[@MN-yd2ro]

I had gone to the doctor for clear bumps on my hands and I was told that it was molluscum... But as I said these bumps are clear and have a clear sort of liquid inside of them... They are really small, same size as the ones in the picture and non of these descriptions matched how the small bumps on my hands are, is this still molluscum?? Or is it something else??

[@DoctorJ-zt7rg]

How about Podophyllum 0,5% in Fitzpatrick

[@barbowens8626]

Hi Dr. Dray! How do you re-purpose your advent calendar boxes from YesStyle and Stylevana? Have a Happy Tuesday and hugs to your mom and Tybee!✌️❤️

[@DrDrayzday]

they are good for storage

[@christinehorner]

Has anyone tried castor oil on a bandaid at night until gone?

[@homerjmo1]

Have you tried or heard of using apple cider vinegar for this? I tried on my kid but I can't figure out a good way to keep it on there.

[@preciousmourning8310]

I don't think it would help. Or at least it hasn't been studied.

[@lisahersey6851]

My daughter had this it took 3 yrs to go away. Our dr. Burnt them off and it left scars. It also didn’t stop it spreading. 😢

[@nessaIX09]

Could hypochlorous acid help?

[@traceykoontz2868]

Maybe I have seen these before and I'm pretty sure I had my doctor burn them off, well freeze them when I heard you say itch. Then I remembered. Think I was exposed to those at work. They are awful.

[@marthaboyd5829]

Beetle juice works great.

[@hdezines]

I had a lot of them on the back of my thighs back when I was in high school. I went to a doctor and they froze them off and I got scarring from that. It sucked!

[@debbiekotch6006]

Never heard of it. But know i know what it is if I get it. How to treat it

[@susanh824]

I had never heard of these. Am I the only one that thought these look similar to chicken pox?

[@traceykoontz2868]

I don't think I have ever seen that before or heard of it before either.

[@mick5740]

Are these related to Lyme disease at all ?

[@Usernotfound1777]

Whats crazy is like theres literally nothing you can do but isolate like C19…like this is almost as bad as HSV-1-2

[@SamanthaHoe-v8q]

can hydroquinone help in fading red/ purple acne marks?

[@db-gb5xi]

Check Dr Dray's videos on pie or post inflammatory erythema. Hydroquinone is more for something like melasma.

[@margieryne6220]

They sound awful, thanks for explaining them to us.🥰

[@monicaclasener]

Side note: Love the earrings!

[@gwen8718]

Omg!! my kids had molluscum for yearsssssssss

[@randygreen007]

With all due respect doc and just a gentle reminder that not all people can afford to be lined up in front of a doctor’s office for something they could likely treat themselves with OTC products (offered in most other countries) except here in the good ole US of A. It’s because of this these other countries are laughing at us for spending so much money on healthcare. But doctors have to send their kids to medical school to become doctors to right? Sad!

[@yvonnephillips3888]

They also don't test new meds the way we do. A number of meds are removed due to horrible side effects including birth defects.

[@juliettan3767]

Molutrex works like a dream. At least available in Europe.

[@moniquelindholm1381]

If you are to squeeze these…. Honestly, your description will make not squeezing very difficult!

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

Fr. It sounds satisfying to squeeze them. Probably hurts, but pimple popping is a guilty pleasure of many 😅.

[@angiemoore5973]

I'm a picker and so badly wanted to squeeze my sons but it was painful.

[@poohbear11]

Anyone tried pimple patches on them?

[@aayushijeena5411]

Yes it did nothing

[@rosemarieharris5921]

Hello Andrea. Could you please review Garnier vit c .Daily UV. Invisible factor 50. Just bought it here as never seen it before. Thank You.

[@Kasey3of5]

I thought only small children get them, I have never heard of an adult with them...good to know.

[@itsjustme3785]

As if the FDA really cared about our health...🙄

[@femmefatalexX1]

Jesus goodness

[@XanXan99]

How do you get rid of moles without going to a doctor

[@db-gb5xi]

You don't. Any dermatology channel including Dr Dray is going to say to go to your doctor.

[@tiahnarodriguez3809]

Please don’t try to get rid of the mole yourself. Not only is it dangerous, but unless you remove the entire mole (including the part under the skin) it’ll grow back. It’s best to get your moles checked out by a doctor and see what treatment options are.

[@XanXan99]

@tiahnarodriguez3809 no its not for me. I asked this question for someone else

[@GeorificaArty]

We would like you to talk to us about more good affordable skin care brands that do not support Israel ( like a Cerave substitu maybe ? ) We would really apreciate it since no one wants genocide blood on their hands while puting moisterizer on.

[@Kay-cp8tg]

Stop being such a cry baby

[@preciousmourning8310]

I've had this for years and I don't know why it won't go away. I use 3 percent salicylic acid cream on it.

[@southernbell7]

Go to a dermatologist and ask for candida injections worked great for my daughter