Hi, I have molluscum on my arm..recently I tried to dry it by removing its pus..after that I guess I got an infection..the area around the molluscum is red and swollen please tell me what has happened..I hope there is nothing serious.for molluscum my doctor has suggested tretinion cream and cipladine
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Molluscum contagious is a pox virus and causes lesions which are round with central combination. These are best removed by cautery or can be surgically scraped off. I suggest you first get it confirmed that it is molluscan, then get in touch with a dermatologist to get rid of it surgically. There is chance of recurrence, hence it is better to go for surgical removal. If the lesions seem infected by bacteria, antibiotics would be treatment of choice. Thanks.