My Son Has Molluscum Contagiousum

[EllieJP]

They were originally all under his left arm.. as far down as his waist.. had a few that caused issues but we knew it wasn’t anything to be concerned about..
however, he’s now developed clusters of little white bumps on his elbows and knees and a couple on his heel. I sent a picture to his doctor as we can’t see them at the minute and she said it’s Molluscum, with a bit of eczema mixed in (they were red but he says they’re itchy so he’s been scratching) but they’ve literally appeared over a few days.. I’ll be ringing the doctors again as I want someone to physically see them but I’m wondering if anyone has any ideas or am I panicking over nothing? Thanks.

[Sqad]

It certainly sound like Molluscum Contagiosum.
Are you panicking?........Yes.
They should disappear over time,but if itching becomes a problem then 1% hydrocortisone cream, bought from the chemist should do the trick.
The healing process may take months rather than weeks.

[bookbinder]

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/treatment/

[calmck]

Don’t panic. It will go but takes weeks. Hydrocortisone cream or caladryl calamine lotion with Benadryl for itching. We also used mild dettol bath weekly