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My Story with Molluscum Contagiosum!!

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syel11804
syel11804

The following photos are what have been on my skin for the past few months. I went to a variety of clinics asking what they thought it was, and every doctor told me just shaving bumps. I was prescribed every cream and every "shaving" technique in the book. NOTHING was helping. This is when I took matter in my own hands and did my research. I figured it was Molluscum Contagiosum. I went to the clinic again telling them what i was positive it was and they constantly deined me and told me to continue with daily live and sexual expereinces since it was only shaving bumps, mind you I told the doctor I stopped shaving at all. I then was fed up that no doctor was taking me seriously. Lucky, even with COVID going on, my Gyno opened back up and I was able to get in there. As soon as I told him what was the problem he took a light and his magnified mirror and told me I was correct and that we were going to start treatment ASAP. I hear alot of people not have much sucess stories with getting rid of Molluscum Contagiosum the first treatment as mine is on Friday. My doctor is going to cut the entire bump out of my skin. I am going to keep this forum updated on my treatment and if it worked the first time etc. If anyone was curious if they have it, my case is extremely mild as my doctor said because they do not look like Molluscum Contagiosum at a first glance. Please in the comments leave your treatment sucesses and fails as it is a tricky virus that everyone can aquire.

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  • amy92017
    amy92017 syel11804

    Posted

    i have been using Trentinoin cream (Retin-A) 0.05 percent twice a day along with Cimetidine Hartburn relief medication that you can get over the counter (Tagamet) 200mg every 4 hours i also am taking an antiviral Acyclovir 400 mg three times a day for 10 days it seems to be working im in the middle of treatment but it seems to be working will take 2 to 3 months to totally HOPEFULLY disappear this virus is hard to kill!!! just dont't give up!!!!! unless you don't see any improvement at all after a few months good luck this virus sucks!!!

    • syel11804
      syel11804 amy92017

      Posted

      You would think that if they have viral medications for HSV infections that they would have medication for this as well. Ive been using tree tea oil to help wake up my immune system. I also changed my diet and stuff so hoping that can help. Im tired of putting off sex with my new partner for the first time bc of this 😕 Ive had it for about 3 ish months id say so im hoping the virus is gonna leave soon

    • amy92017
      amy92017 syel11804

      Posted

      well i would highly recommend the tagamet ive read 25mg - 40 mg/day per kg it has worked wonders for me and its over the counter along with benzoyl peroxide its an acne medication its also over the counter if you dont have the retin A I just dont think tea tree oil alone is gonna take it away just my opinion. i have read every single article out there concerning this. so if the tea tree oil does not work then move on to this it takes months for this to disappear because it lives in the cytoplasm of the cells. my understanding of this is that you gotta bring these skin cells to the surface from underneath and dry them out kinda like chicken pox it is a pox virus.

  • syel11804
    syel11804

    Posted

    so i had my doctors appoitment and he cut out about 22 bumps, some large and some small. He said he does a certain process so nothing spreds etc. Hurt like crazy with the freezing but he got mostly them all. I see one small one that he missed which is making me nervous that its gonna all come back again.

  • amy92017
    amy92017 syel11804

    Edited

    that is awesome!!! good luck to you hopefully fast healing for you!!!

    • syel11804
      syel11804 amy92017

      Posted

      thank you! wanna keep this forum open for people struggling as well

  • syel11804
    syel11804

    Posted

    Sad to say that I thought it was too good to be true 😦 As I was inspecting my cuts I noticed a few new bumps pop up 😦 This has really ruined my day as I have had the one that I noticed after the incision procedure covered and suffocating under some duct tape. Getting a little down...

  • mindy39902
    mindy39902 syel11804

    Posted

    hi there

    im a 27 yr old female and I just saw your post.

    ive been suffering w Mc for 10 months now unfortunately its very depressing!!

    ive always done the cryo technique and then some curettage. have you managed to get rid of yours yet?

  • Monroe84459
    Monroe84459 syel11804

    Posted

    I need help I started getting bumps like 2 months ago and I'm confused why I'm pregnant and my partner doesn't have them . please

  • ally1003
    ally1003 syel11804

    Edited

    Hey guys,

    So I've been dealing with this horrible virus for about five years now. I have tried many different home remedies which have all failed to work. I have also been to dermatologists, doctors, and gynos to receive countless acid and cyrotherapy treatments which has left me with a good amount of scarring. While it does work to get rid of the treated bumps, they always seem to reappear. If I'm being honest, I have let this virus pretty much take over my life and it has stopped me from doing so many things. I have been living with the fear of my own body for too long. The bumps themself do not bother me because they are so small and barely noticeable, however, the fact that its contagious really freaks me out because I don't want to spread it to other parts of my body. Every time I think its gone and I try to overcome my fears and live normally, I end up getting more bumps. Recently I had a breakdown where I told myself I was no longer going to live my life acting like my body is contagious but of course I saw possibly a new bump today (hopefully an ingrown hair but who am I kidding). I'm thinking about making an appointment with an infectious disease specialist and finally get a biopsy so I can be 100% sure that this is in fact MC rather than just listening to opinions of different doctors from them just looking at it. I would really appreciate if anyone that has managed to get rid of this awful virus has some suggestions for me. This virus makes me feel so alone and I just can't deal with it any longer.

    P.S. I've only had sex with one guy in my whole life (my boyfriend of 6 years). My bf has never had these bumps but the fact that I managed to get this s**t in my genital area is insane considering I don't sleep around at all. JUST MY LUCK!!!!

    Sorry for my crazy long post lol

    • mike93775
      mike93775 ally1003

      Edited

      hey sorry to hear you've had it for so long. It's so depressing how you feel contagious and I'm always afraid of any physical intimacy. I hate that doctors act like it's no biggie and you just have to wait it out. not being able to have a hug or feel comfortable in sex smashes my esteem. just want you to know you are not alone in how you are feeling.

      I have found using silver gel and injesting the liquid silver regularly helps me ! I thought I got rid of it but a year later its come back in full force 😢 I think the big technique is keeping up with medication after its gone. keep taking anti viral And immune boosters. best of luck!!

  • tim97541
    tim97541 syel11804

    Posted

    Lack of sex with a partner for that long of a period would be hard. Has anyone been daring enough to simply put bandages on to cover things and still taken those risks and been ok? I'm sure this is also dependent on how much is there and where.

    Also, if someone has some on their stomach, should they worry about how they shower (water running down, etc.?) Any insights, helpful.

  • Ag86656
    Ag86656 syel11804

    Posted

    hey guys,

    i think i have has this ever since i was in 8th grade. I was told it was heat rash since i swim alot (porb got it from a pool). I am 19 YO now and have been offically diag. with this. My bumps first showed up on my penis and i was told it was friction and no lotion from when i used to masterbate as any middle school aged boy would. the bumps have now spread to my arms and now my palms. I have had a history before the bumps of warts so maybe i have a weak immune system. I have done many sports in my life and now my condition is making me quit one I have done for my whole life. I have been swimming forever and now I must stop. I hope there is help for you and me. we have to support each other and be strong. I have a partner and she has not contracted it. we use protected sex, i have heard people could be immune to this but im not willing to test it so I will prob do my best to not do anything sexual until my bumps go away. I do beleive friction makes this worse because I noticed it gets worse when i mast without some kind of lube. I will insert some bumps on my arms. Please keep this discussion alive

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