Response of Molluscum Contagiosum to Homoeopathic Treatment: Report of Three Cases

Abstract

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign skin condition having peculiar pearly white or pink lesions. This is considered to be a very contagious disease, common in children of low socioeconomic group. Conventionally, local removal of lesions is the primary choice of treatment, commonly cryotherapy. This is a report of three cases suffering from MC for a variable period, treated with individualised homoeopathic treatment. The rationale of this report reflects the effective management of such cases with homoeopathy.

Keywords

molluscum contagiosum - cryotherapy - individualised homoeopathic treatment - homoeopathy

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